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Susan Hasty, Publisher Table of Contents . . . April 21st, 2006 Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only Related Areas: Other Issues in Science Letter | Other Publications
Astronomy - Mission control team readies for Venus arrivalAstronomy - U.K. and Polish team observe the Sun's atmosphere during solar eclipseFood Safety - Bacterial and yeast antagonists control food-borne pathogens on fresh-cut applesFood Safety - CASCADE scientists call for open discussions about E.U. legislation regarding chemicals in foodTobacco Use - Smoke-free vote supported by British pubs air quality studyAbdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture repair has higher mortality rate for womenAcne Treatment - Helix BioMedix, Grant Industries announce successful human panel test for new acne blendAcute Myeloid Leukemia - Acute myeloid leukemia patients with KIT-D816 mutations linked to poor prognosisAcute Myeloid Leukemia - Acute myeloid leukemia treated by Filgrastim as an adjunct to chemotherapyAcute Myeloid Leukemia - Autotransplantation increases 3-year survival for AML patients in first or second remissionAcute Myeloid Leukemia - Poor prognosis in pediatric acute myeloid leukemia linked to KIT mutationsAcute Myeloid Leukemia - Preclinical research supports Ceflatonin in treatment of acute myeloid leukemiaAdipose Tissue - New findings in the area of adipose tissue describedAdolescent Health - Poll studies the science and consequences of lost sleep in teensAdverse Drug Reaction - Adverse effects are associated with bone morphogenetic protein-2 useAdverse Drug Reaction - Allergan confirms Botox not involved in death of woman following treatmentAdverse Drug Reaction - Cancer treatment regimen combining gefitinib, capecitabine, and radiation produced toxicityAlcohol Use - American Indians with alcohol problems have more medical conditionsAlcohol Use - Australian Study suggests alcohol use during pregnancy is more than a medical issueAlcohol Use - Combining alcohol and Red Bull reduces sleepiness, but not impairmentAlcohol Use - Visual learning may be a solution for alcoholics with recall problems from Korsakoff SyndromeAllergy & Immunology - AAAAI offers 10 tips to ease spring allergy symptomsAllergy & Immunology - An immunoadjuvant chaperone induces signals upon dendritic cell interactionAllergy & Immunology - Lymphocytes and monocyte CD4 differ in structure and protein associationAllergy & Immunology - Mite allergen proform glycosylation decelerates the speed of maturationAllergy & Immunology - Study indicates how to re-induce tolerance in allergic contact dermatitisAllergy & Immunology - Survey suggests patients want fast, lasting relief of allergy symptomsAlzheimer Disease - Neur-Hitech signs agreement with Xel to develop Alzheimer transdermal patch treatmentAlzheimer Disease - Stigma, denial may delay Alzheimer diagnosis by average of over 2 years, new survey showsAmpullary Cancer - Ampullary cancer displays prominent angiogenic elementsAmpullary Cancer - Loss of expression of E-cadherin and beta-catenin linked to poor prognosis in ampullary cancerAnalgesia - Na+ channel analgesics compared in rat sensory neurons and Nav1.2 channelsAngiogenesis - Results show two Ceragenix Ceragenin compounds inhibit angiogenesisAngiography - Coronary artery remodeling is related to plaque compositionAngiography - Revascularization of total coronary occlusions resulted in decrease in QT dispersionAngiology - COX-1 and glycoprotein receptor polymorphisms are linked to antiplatelet effect of aspirinAngiology - Growth hormone regulation of vascular function is focus of reviewAngiology - Homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction is augmented by iron sucrose in normal subjectsAngiology - In unilateral ischemic stroke, wall shear stress is lower in responsible carotid arteryAngiology - Mesenteric fat thickness is linked to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease riskAngiology - Myosin phosphatase isoform switching may determine responses to NO/cGMP signalingAngiology - Protein tyrosine phosphatase inhibition improves vascular endothelial dysfunctionAngiology - Researchers describe findings in angiology studiesAngiology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of angiologyAngiology - Studies advance knowledge in angiology researchAngiology - Ten-year incidence of retinal emboli in an older population is likely underestimatedAnimal Behavior - Taking a bite out of a fellow colony worker helps wasps recruit new foragersAnimal Tuberculosis - Chembio edges closer to entering the $50 million veterinary TB marketAnorexia Nervosa - d-fenfluramine reduces water intake, but not food intake, in activity-based anorexiaAnthrax Pathogenesis - Macrophages play more dominant role than neutrophils in early host defense against anthraxAnthrax Vaccine - BioSante Pharmaceuticals presents new anthrax vaccine dataAntibacterial Agents - Cleaning agents may strengthen bacteria in hospitals, study showsApoptosis - Co-expression of metallothionein and p53 implicated in tumor cell apoptosisApoptosis - Inhibition of PLDR by cisplatin increased the induction of apoptosisApoptosis - Neuronal apoptosis involves Bid cleavage and translocation to mitochondriaApoptosis - Researchers' work adds to apoptosis body of knowledgeApoptosis - p73 overexpression enhanced cisplatin-induced apoptosis in HeLa cellsArterial Disease - Lower extremity peripheral arterial disease diagnosis and risk assessment are focus of reviewArthritis - IL-18 redundancy observed in antigen-induced arthritis joint inflammationAssisted Reproduction - Infant birth weight is lower in assisted versus natural conception in formerly infertile womenAsthma - Asthma hospitalizations increase with start of school and viral infections, study showsAsthma - Plasma protein pattern exhibited in pregnant asthmatics may offer prognostic significanceAsthma - Research shows atopy can lead to adult-onset asthmaAtherosclerosis - Angiogenesis is impaired by rosiglitazone's effects on endothelial cellsAtherosclerosis - Atherosclerosis development is associated with antiretroviral HIV therapyAtherosclerosis - RAGE modulates vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis in a murine type 2 diabetes modelAtherosclerosis - Serum paraoxonase activity is tested using semiautomated method with paraoxon as substrateAtherosclerosis - Total antioxidant capacity may be related to atherosclerotic lesionsAtherosclerosis - Valsartan may be beneficial as an antiatherosclerotic therapy in type 2 diabetesAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Data show adults continue to outpace children in ADHD medication useAutism - Northwest Health Foundation announces new fellowship to support autism researchAutoimmune Diseases - Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis is associated with antibodies to filamentous actinAutoimmune Hepatitis - Autoimmune hepatitis features centrilobular necrosisAvian Influenza - Managed transition would help mitigate risks in pandemic flu outbreak, expert saysAvian Influenza - Minor mutations in avian influenza virus increase chances of human infectionAvian Influenza - New findings in the area of avian influenza describedAvian Influenza - Quigley initiates development plan to test QR-441(A) against avian influenza in poultry stocksAvian Influenza - USDA, DOI, and HHS expand H5N1 avian influenza screening in migratory birdsAwards - Consorta named Champion for Change by Hospitals for a Healthy EnvironmentAwards - David Colby of WellPoint named top CFO in managed care for third consecutive yearAwards - Norton Hospital recognized for "outstanding inpatient experience" by J.D. Power & AssociatesAwards - Relief organization receives second four-star rating from Charity NavigatorAwards - Sanaria Inc. CEO Stephen L. Hoffman named world's most cited author for malaria papersAwards - Scientists making advances in cancer receive international awardsAwards - Sinclair Pharma receives 2006 Oral & Dental Care Product of the Year Award for oral rinseAwards - SonoSite educator Dr. Michael Lambert receives AAEM Educator of the Year AwardAwards - Stanford's Human Research Protection Program receives highest rating from accrediting groupAwards - Thomson Scientific names top research papers of 2005Awards - VH1 receives Joel A. Berger Award for AIDS awareness campaignAwards - Washington's secondhand smoke ad campaign earns national public health awardsBacterial Infections - Nabi Biopharmaceuticals to continue gram-positive program following outside advisory panel reviewBacteriology - New findings in the area of bacteriology detailedBehavioral Medicine - New research in the area of behavioral medicine detailedBiochemistry - Receptor guanylyl cyclase C kinase homology domain has been characterizedBiomedical Engineering - Recent findings in biomedical engineering provide new insightsBladder Cancer - Bladder cancer cells are chemosensitized by antisense oligodeoxynucleotides and siRNABladder Cancer - Delaying bladder cancer surgery can be deadlyBladder Cancer - Gallbladder carcinoma staged by dual-phase MDCTBone Marrow Transplantation-Associated Infection - Infections documented among children undergoing allogeneic BMT in IndiaBovine Mastitis Outbreaks - Bovine mastitis outbreak in Brazil caused by Prototheca zopfii Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - Socioeconomic shock from BSE influenced Japanese but not Korean meat import demandsBovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - United Nations organization says mad cow disease declining worldwideBrain Tumors - Cedars-Sinai researchers discover treatment for deadly brain tumors and infectionsBreast Augmentation - Breast augmentation complications are identified by imaging methodsBreast Cancer - Anastrozole may be effective therapy to improve tamoxifen-induced endometrial pathologyBreast Cancer - BRCA1 gene mutation analyzed using hybridization with hydrogel microarraysBreast Cancer - Breast cancer advocates call for European countries to speed access to treatment advancesBreast Cancer - Breast cancer evaluated in limited-resource countriesBreast Cancer - Breast cancer metastasis and patient outcomes correlate with VEGF-CBreast Cancer - Breast cancer prognosis and survival associate with S100A4 and osteopontinBreast Cancer - Breast cancer resistance protein and p-glycoprotein modulated by corticosteroidsBreast Cancer - Breast cancer risk may be linked to energy intake/balance in postmenopausal womenBreast Cancer - Breast cancer survival shows positive association with continued surveillance mammogramsBreast Cancer - Breast cancer treated with epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, and weekly paclitaxelBreast Cancer - Breast cushion has no negative effect on digital mammography image quality, study confirmsBreast Cancer - Candidate tumor suppressor Ris-1 in primary human breast carcinomas analyzedBreast Cancer - Costs and health effects of breast cancer interventions calculatedBreast Cancer - Denosumab was well tolerated and reduced bone resorption for at least 84 daysBreast Cancer - European breast cancer experts examining disease management guidelinesBreast Cancer - Femara shown to reduce breast cancer recurrence even after lapse in follow-up tamoxifen treatmentBreast Cancer - LKB NTCP model used to predict radiation-induced pneumonitis from breast cancer radiotherapyBreast Cancer - Mammographically occult invasive breast cancer detection by MRI evaluatedBreast Cancer - Metastatic breast cancer received high efficacy treatment from gemcitabine and cisplatinBreast Cancer - Molecular markers to improve detection of breast cancer metastases evaluatedBreast Cancer - New breast cancer dictionary to aid patient/doctor communicationBreast Cancer - New breast cancer drugs borrowed from other medical fieldsBreast Cancer - New data illuminates research in breast cancerBreast Cancer - Node-negative breast cancer prognosis is enhanced by assessing lymphovascular invasionBreast Cancer - North American Scientific launches breast brachytherapy initiativeBreast Cancer - Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition offers insurance guidebook on breast cancer coverageBreast Cancer - Poor breast cancer prognosis may be associated more with socioeconomic status than raceBreast Cancer - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studiesBreast Cancer - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of breast cancerBreast Cancer - Sixth edition of AJCC Cancer Staging Manual regarding breast cancer examinedBreast Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in breast cancer researchBreast Cancer - Studies describe new findings in breast cancer researchBreast Cancer - Weight gain after breast cancer therapy in African American women elicits dietary changesBreast Cancer - Weight training benefits mind and body of breast cancer survivorsBreast Cancer Therapy - New findings in the area of breast cancer therapy describedBusiness & Finance - Acusphere reports increase in operating expenses related to AI-700 developmentBusiness & Finance - Applied NeuroSolutions posts 90% increase in revenueBusiness & Finance - Biotechnology company Valentis completes private placement financingBusiness & Finance - CV Technologies begins trading on Toronto Stock exchangeBusiness & Finance - CancerVax reports loss of $0.57 per shareBusiness & Finance - Clearant reports operating progress and 2005 financial resultsBusiness & Finance - Corautus Genetics reports 2005 financials, updates on temporary suspension of GENASIS trialBusiness & Finance - Cyberkinetics announces 2005 drop in revenueBusiness & Finance - Forbes Medi-Tech provides 2006 outlook for ingredient sales, including ReducolBusiness & Finance - Healthcare-focused private equity firm DWHP invests in off-site teleradiology Radlinx GroupBusiness & Finance - IRX completes $12.5M convertible note offering, adds Frank J. Loverro to boardBusiness & Finance - Idera secures $19.5M to fund clinical programs targeting Toll-like receptorsBusiness & Finance - Insmed announces additional information in compliance with Nasdaq ruleBusiness & Finance - NuGen Technologies adds Dr. Michael Hunkapiller to directors, closes $7.75 million funding roundBusiness & Finance - Select Medical Corporation reports on merger, announces Q4 and year 2005 adjusted resultsBusiness & Finance - Somaxon Pharmaceuticals completes 5,000,000-share IPO at $11 per share at year-end 2005Business & Finance - Stem Cell Therapeutics closes IPO in 2005 for gross proceeds of $8,500,000Business Update - ASI to provide CDH administration for 2.6M-member New York health insurerBusiness Update - Actelion Pharmaceuticals U.S. selects government pricing applicationBusiness Update - Agenix reconfirms focus is to negotiate partnering deal for ThromboViewBusiness Update - American CareSource signs deal with Health Alliance IPABusiness Update - AmerisourceBergen selects Enterprise Business Intelligence programBusiness Update - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield awarded contract to cover Ohio Medicaid populationBusiness Update - Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to add new jobs in ColoradoBusiness Update - Atherotech's VAP test to be used at Lindora Medical ClinicsBusiness Update - Avnet's HealthPath connects partners with healthcare market opportunitiesBusiness Update - Benefits company UnitedHealthcare secures new contracts with Indiana healthcare providersBusiness Update - Bio-Bridge Sciences reports initial sales of Xinhua's surgical instruments in U.S.Business Update - Biodegradable device for basal thumb osteoarthritis drives company's growthBusiness Update - CTS Singapore facility achieves ISO13485 certificationBusiness Update - Cariten brings Healthways' Health Support to commercial and Medicare Advantage membersBusiness Update - Carrington Laboratories shares hit 52-week high as avian flu vaccine presentedBusiness Update - Cepheid GeneXpert system receives Department of Homeland Security certificationBusiness Update - Cigna HealthCare expands Cigna Custom Benefit Builder in TexasBusiness Update - Clariant named as partner in Roche Tamiflu supply chainBusiness Update - Click Commerce joins Clinical Research Forum IT RoundtableBusiness Update - Colorado children's hospital outsources anesthesiology billing to Per-Se TechnologiesBusiness Update - Covalent Group, Inc. announces $2.1 million contract for hyponatremia registryBusiness Update - Covalent Group, Inc. signs $1.3 million in new contracts to support New Drug ApplicationsBusiness Update - Curon announces $3.0 million intellectual property transaction with BARRX MedicalBusiness Update - CytoCore's InPath System upgrades Pap test, offers new drug delivery systemBusiness Update - CytoGenix enters into a supply agreement with GE Healthcare for DNA production reagentsBusiness Update - EKOS Corporation establishes sales and marketing team, completes $26 million Series C FinancingBusiness Update - Efoora announces results from mad cow disease testing and Scrapie disease rapid assaysBusiness Update - Entelos announces expanded collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical R & DBusiness Update - Federal Bureau of Investigation purchases sample preparation system from Pressure BioSciencesBusiness Update - Genentech provides update on business goals at annual investment meetingBusiness Update - GlaxoSmithKline uses Fluidigm technology to solve structure of human cytochrome P450 2D6Business Update - HealthAmerica, HealthAssurance receive NCQA accreditationBusiness Update - Herbalife opens for business in Costa RicaBusiness Update - Hospitals select Skylight multimedia communications systemBusiness Update - IRadimed Corp. announces CE, UL, Siemens, and Phillips certification for MRidiumBusiness Update - Imalux prepares for commercial launch of Nirus lineBusiness Update - Immtech International, Inc., becomes Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Business Update - Inovise inks agreement with Goodwin Health for distribution of AUDICOR 200 in Hong KongBusiness Update - Kodak Health reports worldwide price increases on medical imaging films, related suppliesBusiness Update - Laserscope reports over $7 million purchase of laser systems, delivery devices in ChinaBusiness Update - Longs Drugs announces new supplier contract with AmerisourceBergenBusiness Update - Sigma-Aldrich to offer free protocol manuals from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory PressBusiness Update - Silverlink selects EMC IT software to support healthcare information infrastructureBusiness Update - Smiths Medical adds new version of needles with enhanced needlestick safetyBusiness Update - Smiths Medical expands line of needles for spinal anesthesia, lumbar punctureBusiness Update - SphygmoCor developer receives $300,000 in orders from U.S.-based Novartis PharmaceuticalsBusiness Update - Telzuit Medical secures first round of pre-orders for wireless heart monitor systemBusiness Update - UConn Health Center selects financial, administrative data integration software systemBusiness Update - Valeant Pharmaceuticals launches kinetin skin care products at NordstromBusiness Update - eFoodSafety.com announces first orders for blood sugar-regulating nutritional supplementCampylobacter Outbreaks - Genetic variation in Campylobacter isolates in New Zealand evaluated by PFGECancer & Anemia - Risk factors for anemia in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy identifiedCancer Detection - Evolutionary biology research techniques predict cancerCancer Diagnosis - Communication accuracy between cancer patients and their physicians examinedCancer Diagnostics - New findings in the area of cancer diagnostics detailedCancer Epidemiology - Hydrazine exposure increases the risk of incident lung and colon cancersCancer Gene Therapy - Adenoviral transduction of canine osteosarcoma cells enhances infectivityCancer Gene Therapy - Adenovirus-mediated antisense expression inhibits colorectal cancer cell growthCancer Gene Therapy - Combination antisense oligodeoxyribonucleotide-radiation therapy evaluatedCancer Gene Therapy - Isoform-specific silencing defines Livin beta as key mediator of apoptosis inhibitionCancer Gene Therapy - Laryngeal tumor growth is inhibited by knockdown of Stat3 expression using RNAiCancer Gene Therapy - Lung cancer therapy is achieved by an adenovirus vector systemCancer Gene Therapy - Oncolytic HSV-1 vectors armed with immunostimulatory genes enhances antitumor efficacyCancer Prophylaxis - Cancer prevention by COX inhibitors aided by changes in gene expressionCancer Prophylaxis - Impact of information technology on cancer prevention studiedCancer Research - Geocoding in cancer research describedCancer Research - New 'litmus test' could aid discovery of anti-cancer drugsCancer Risk Factors - Breast cancer risk is linked to a specific cyclooxygenase-2 genotypeCancer Screening - Organized breast screening programs in Canada assessedCancer Survival - Cancer survival among adolescents in France analyzedCancer Therapy - 'Custom' nanoparticles could improve cancer diagnosis and treatmentCancer Therapy - Botulinum neurotoxin improved response to cancer radiotherapy and chemotherapyCancer Therapy - Cancer growth may be discouraged by CXCR4 antagonistsCancer Therapy - Celecoxib leads to G2 /M arrestCancer Therapy - Effective cancer therapy is achieved with an alpha-particle emitterCancer Therapy - Findings describe new data in cancer therapy researchCancer Therapy - Herpes virus offers hope for brain tumor treatmentCancer Therapy - Immune targeting with MAGE-3(113) peptide is a promising gastrointestinal cancer therapyCancer Therapy - LAGE-1 might be a target antigen for anti-tumoral immunotherapy in esophageal cancerCancer Therapy - Light activated anticancer drug targeted to DNA using cisplatin like sub-unitsCancer Therapy - Metastatic colorectal cancer experienced chemotherapy-induced carcinoembryonic antigen surgeCancer Therapy - Pharmacokinetics of pemetrexed administered to advanced cancer patients studiedCancer Therapy - Prostate cancer cells respond to a new anti-proliferation, anti-angiogenic compoundCancer Therapy - Receptor kinases in multiple myeloma submit to a new indolinoneCancer Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in cancer therapy researchCancer Therapy - Reports describe recent advances in cancer therapy researchCancer Therapy - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapyCancer Therapy - Researchers study whether high-dose vitamin C can be used as a cancer therapyCancer Therapy - Studies advance knowledge in cancer therapy researchCancer Therapy - Trans-3,4'-bispyridinylethylenes proposed as potent inhibitors for cancer therapyCancer Therapy - Treatment of solid tumors by fixed-dose selenomethionine and irinotecan studiedCancer Therapy - Tweaking Taxol points way to a greener, more productive futureCancer Therapy - Use of biphosphonates in advanced prostate and renal cell cancer discussedCancer Vaccine - Allogeneic tumor cells expressing fusogenic membrane glycoproteins enable cancer immunotherapyCancer Vaccine - Inducing melanoma may provide additional information for cancer vaccine developmentCancer Vaccines - Recent findings illuminate research in cancer vaccinesCancer Vaccines - Reports advance knowledge in cancer vaccines researchCancer Vaccines - Researchers describe findings in cancer vaccines studiesCancer Vaccines - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cancer vaccinesCancer Vaccines - Studies advance knowledge in cancer vaccines researchCandidiasis Vaccine - Candida albicans protection is provided by cyclophosphamideCardiology - After cardiac surgery, sildenafil may increase cerebral blood flow in infantsCardiology - Biofeedback effects on cardiovascular variability are attenuated by age in asthma patientsCardiology - Cardiac autonomic hypofunction is associated with shortened sleep in preschool childrenCardiology - Cardiac exam skills may decline after years in practiceCardiology - Cardiomyocyte hypertrophy is exacerbated by selective loss of fine tuning Gq/11 signalingCardiology - Cardioversion success in atrial fibrillation is predicted by atrial appendage-flow velocityCardiology - Chlamydia could cause chronic heart diseaseCardiology - Data advance knowledge in cardiology researchCardiology - Doppler myocardial imaging differentiates hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from athlete's heartCardiology - First patient implanted with HeartWare's HVAD circulatory assist deviceCardiology - For hypoplastic left heart syndrome, hybrid transcatheter-surgical palliation may be usefulCardiology - In acute coronary syndrome, aspirin plus warfarin was superior for adverse event preventionCardiology - In atrial fibrillation, transesophageal echocardiography-guided cardioversion is effective alternativeCardiology - In children, NT-proBNP may be a marker for persistent cardiac diseaseCardiology - In chronic atrial fibrillation, sinus rhythm can be maintained via pulmonary-vein ablationCardiology - In neonatal hearts, perfusion pressures caused deterioration in ventricular functionCardiology - In non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes, late troponin rise is commonCardiology - National study to test ResQ-Valve with CPR in cardiac arrest patientsCardiology - New data illuminates research in cardiologyCardiology - New federal research program aims to improve survival from cardiac arrest and severe traumaCardiology - New findings in the area of cardiology detailedCardiology - New research in the area of cardiology detailedCardiology - Physician experience affects accurate identification of third heart soundCardiology - Prediction model was accurate for patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing PCICardiology - Recent findings in cardiology describedCardiology - Recombinant factor XIII reduces severe pleural effusion after open-heart surgeryCardiology - Research add new data to cardiology body of knowledgeCardiology - Researchers describe findings in cardiology studiesCardiology - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of cardiologyCardiology - Researchers' data advance cardiology researchCardiology - Role of angiotensin system and effects of inhibition in atrial fibrillation are focus of reviewCardiology - Studies add new findings to cardiology body of knowledgeCardiology - Studies advance knowledge in cardiology researchCardiology - Studies describe new findings in cardiology researchCardiology - Surgical management of hypoplastic left heart syndrome improves over 12-year experienceCardiology - Ventricular septal defect is associated with risk for infective endocarditisCardiomyocytes - CTP:phosphocholine cytidylyltransferase activity correlates with sarcolemmal disruption in ischemiaCardiomyocytes - In myocytes of post-MI rats, If modulation is depressed by beta1 AR, enhanced by beta3 ARCardiomyocytes - Study identifies interaction between C-terminal domain and membrane-binding domain of ankyrin-BCardiomyocytes - TAK-1-binding protein modulates localization of p38 MAP kinase and downstream signalingCardiovascular Disease - Acute fatal Trypanosoma cruzi myocarditis is accompanied by changes in cell cycle proteinsCardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular mortality can be predicted by resistive index of internal carotid arteryCardiovascular Disease - Cardiovascular risk may be linked to low androgen/high C-reactive protein serum levelsCardiovascular Disease - In patients with myocarditis, histopathology predicts long-term survivalCardiovascular Disease - Insulin resistance predicts carotid intimal medial thickness in hypertensionCardiovascular Disease - Norwood procedure survival can be predicted by risk assessment scoring systemCardiovascular Disease - Oxidized low-density lipoproteins might be markers of destabilization of coronary artery diseaseCardiovascular Disease - Sudden death syndrome and other nonischemic causes of sudden cardiac death are examinedCardiovascular Research - Grape seed extract may be effective in reducing blood pressureCardiovascular Research - Increased hexosamine and O-GlcNAc levels may protect against calcium paradox and ischemiaCardiovascular Research - Loneliness linked to high blood pressure in aging adultsCardiovascular Research - Programmed 20-sec apnea in rats shows time course of cardiovascular neural regulationCardiovascular Research - Subgroup analysis in cardiovascular clinical trials needs improvementCardiovascular Risk Factors - Serum lipoprotein levels do not appear to be reduced by moderate-intensity exercise aloneCaregiving - Interpersonal factors linked to increased desire for hastened death in cancer patientsCell Research - Activated mouse T cells present their surface receptor to CD4+ T cellsCerebrovascular Disease & Diabetes - Cerebrovascular disease linked to heart rate differences in nonhypertensive diabeticsCervical Cancer - Cervical cancer linked to high-risk human papillomavirus types and viral loadCervical Cancer - Cervical cancer treated with cisplatin-Taxol chemoradiotherapyCervical Cancer - Cervical neoplasia follow-up may be decreased in women undergoing stressful life eventsCervical Cancer - Cervical neoplasia risk in southern Chinese women not linked to HLA-B allelesCervical Cancer - Lower rate of cervical cancer screening among Hispanics may suggest reduced access to careCervical Cancer - Recent studies add new data to cervical cancer researchCervical Cancer - Reports add new data to cervical cancer researchCervicitis - Cervicitis risk factors may be distinct from those of other endocervical infectionsChagas Disease - Assays are evaluated for serological diagnosis of Trypanosoma cruzi Chlamydia Vaccine - Chlamydia pneumoniae infection is prevented by IgA and T cell mucosal immune defensesChlamydia Vaccine - Chlamydia trachomatis major outer membrane protein induces partial protectionChlamydia Vaccine - Chlamydia trachomatis protection is conferred by protein/cholera toxin linkageChronic Disease Symptoms - Eleven common symptoms widely spread among five progressive chronic diseasesChronic Hepatitis - Chronic hepatitis Th1 response is related to ribavirin and interferon-alpha combination therapyChronic Hepatitis C - Chronic hepatitis B lamivudine retreatment is associated with an early virological responseChronic Hepatitis C - Chronic hepatitis C treatment affects health-related quality of lifeChronic Hepatitis C - Platelet activation in chronic hepatitis C is decreased by antiviral therapyChronic Liver Disease - Liver regeneration improves following endothelial progenitor cell transplantationChronic Viral Infection - In chronic viral infection, blocking antibodies restore function in exhausted CD8 cellsClinical Trials - Acadia Pharmaceuticals reports positive results from phase II trial of ACP-103Clinical Trials - Arbios receives U.S. FDA allowance to increase patient enrollment for Sepet trialClinical Trials - Bioniche Life Sciences updates bladder cancer study, Escherichia coli cattle vaccine progressClinical Trials - Boston Life Sciences ends Altropane POET-1 phase III trial early to evaluate dataClinical Trials - CeraPedics initiates bone graft substitute P-15 Putty trialClinical Trials - Coley Pharmaceutical Group announces top-line data from clinical study of Actilon for hepatitis CClinical Trials - Data Safety Monitoring Board recommends continuation of Medidur phase 3 clinical trialClinical Trials - Enrollment completed in phase 1 trial of intravitreal implant in diabetic macular edemaClinical Trials - Enrollment completed in phase 2 dose study of treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasiaClinical Trials - First patients complete infusions in phase II clinical trial for HIV/AIDS gene-based immunotherapyClinical Trials - GenVec expands TNFerade Phase II pancreatic cancer study into Phase II/III trialClinical Trials - Genmab Reports ACR50 and ACR70 results in HuMax-CD20 study to treat rheumatoid arthritisClinical Trials - Guidant announces enrollment of first patient in landmark carotid artery stenting studyClinical Trials - Guidant completes enrollment in randomized U.S. portion of drug-eluting stent pivotal trialClinical Trials - Initiation of pivotal program for fospropofol disodium injection for sedation announcedClinical Trials - Phase 2 clinical trial of cytotoxic therapy SNS-595 in small-cell lung cancer initiatedClinical Trials - Positive results reported from phase 1 pharmacokinetic trial of stroke therapyClinical Trials - Preliminary results reported from Generex Oral-lyn trial in young adults with type 1 diabetesClinical Trials - Primary end point achieved in trial of intranasal buprenorphine for postoperative painClinical Trials - REVERSE study will assess cardiac resynchronization therapyClinical Trials - Results of trial support early treatment in non-ST-segment elevation ACSClinical Trials - Spherix meets overseas CRO, moves to finalize phase 3 trial of Naturlose for diabetesCognitive Health - PopCap Games and Games For Health Project finds cognitive health benefits to gameplayCollaborations - AAKP signs pact to improve quality of life measurements in ESRDCollaborations - Abaxis licenses lyophilization technology to bioMerieuxCollaborations - Advanced Biotherapy signs pact with Battelle for use of monoclonal antibodiesCollaborations - Arius Research licenses antibody to GenentechCollaborations - AstraZeneca, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ink deal for multiple research projectsCollaborations - Bachem and Debio conclude long-term supply agreement for triptorelin pamoateCollaborations - Bio-era, Weiss Ratings form alliance to provide research, analysis on bio-economy issuesCollaborations - BioElectronics signs agreement with the Lahey Clinic for ActiPatch clinical studiesCollaborations - BioTrove, Blue Sky Biotech launch screening solution portfolio for drug targetsCollaborations - Biosense Webster, Siemens Medical Solutions enter into alliance for catheter distributionCollaborations - Cato Research and JSW-Research sign strategic CRO collaboration agreementCollaborations - Genta and Emisphere Technologies to develop oral gallium compoundCollaborations - Immunicon and Pfizer extend and expand clinical research and development agreementCollaborations - Lilly and Biosite sign agreement to collaborate on clinical trial of severe sepsis drugCollaborations - MedCath to manage Illinois hospital's existing cardiovascular programCollaborations - Orthovita and Aastrom Biosciences announce collaboration agreement to develop orthopedic productsCollaborations - Target Discovery, medical school collaborate to develop prostate cancer clinical assaysCollaborations - Tripos and Cara form partnership to develop therapeutics for treating pain, inflammationCollaborations - U.S. National Comprehensive Cancer Network adds two new membersCollaborations - United BioSource Corporation, pharmacists' organization partner to support product researchCollaborations - Vertex, cystic fibrosis organization to collaborate to develop oral CF drug candidateCollaborations - eCornell Partners, Cortiva partner to offer training to health and wellness personnelColon Cancer - 2-Dodecylcyclobutanone proposed as possible risk factor for colon carcinogenesisColon Cancer - British government fails in its commitment to bowel cancer screeningColon Cancer - Colon cancer development inhibited by aspirin and NSAIDsColon Cancer - Colorectal cancer risk linked to low glutathione/glutathione S-transferaseColorectal Cancer - Colorectal cancer associated with IFITM gene expressionColorectal Cancer - Colorectal cancer staged with mRNA markersColorectal Cancer - Colorectal cancer treated by oxaliplatin and 5-fluorouracil with leucovorinColorectal Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in colorectal cancer researchColorectal Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in colorectal cancer researchColorectal Cancer - Resection of liver metastases from colorectal cancer improved survivalColorectal Cancer - Role of mismatch repair gene PMS2 in hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer clarifiedColorectal Cancer - Smokers, drinkers, and men appear to develop colorectal cancer at earlier agesComplementary & Alternative Medicine - Efficacy of homeopathic therapy as cancer treatment unsupportedComplementary & Alternative Medicine - Oral probiotic product to maintain healthy vaginal flora launched in IndiaCompliance - HCPro, Inc. provides free guidance on HIPAA's final enforcement ruleCongenital Hemangiopericytoma - Congenital hemangiopericytoma in a neonate describedContracts - Medwave's Primo blood pressure monitor added to existing Amerinet purchasing agreementContracts - MicroTest Laboratories announces it will manufacture two commercial pharma products in 2006Coronary Heart Disease - Coronary heart disease risk is not affected by serum uric acid levelsCoronary Microvascular Dysfunction - Coronary microvascular dysfunction occurs in male patients with Anderson-Fabry diseaseCritical Care Medicine - Intensive insulin therapy is linked to cost savings compared with standard insulin therapyCrohn Disease - Crohn disease lamina propria lymphocytes utilize Flip to resist FAS-mediated apoptosisCryopreservation - Cryoprotectant improves post-thaw recovery and quality of stem cells from cord bloodCystic Fibrosis - Cystic Fibrosis research may benefit from new ATP sensing toolCystic Fibrosis - Nanogen launches cystic fibrosis analyte-specific reagentsCystic Fibrosis - Researchers' work adds to cystic fibrosis body of knowledgeCytomegalovirus - Asymptomatic congenital cytomegalovirus infection may be higher than currently estimatedCytomegalovirus - Cytomegalovirus studies with nonhuman primate models are focus of reviewCytomegalovirus Vaccine - Cytomegalovirus vaccine induces T cell responses in seronegative recipientsCytomegalovirus Vaccine - Post-transplantation cytomegalovirus infection is addressed by attenuated poxvirusCytotoxicity - Differential cytotoxicity expression is influenced by D-ring hydrogen bond donorDNA Immunization - Naked DNA immunization targeting survivin induces humoral and cellular immune responsesDNA Research - DNA strand breaks induce CAF-1 expression in quiescent human cellsDNA Research - Epigenetic gene silencing reverts cholesterol auxotrophy of NS0 cellsDNA Research - Sanguinarine and chelerythrine alter hepatoma cell CYP1A1 expression and activityDNA Vaccine - Brucella abortus DNA vaccine was evaluated by expression antigen fusionDNA Vaccine - Clonorchis sinensis fatty acid-binding protein induces an immune responseDNA Vaccine - Mycobacterium tuberculosis protection is conferred by DNA vaccineDNA Vaccine - DNA vaccine humoral immune response are dissectedDNA Vaccine - Vaccination of mice with DNA vaccine induces Trichinella spiralis immune responseDeep Vein Thrombosis - Hospital compliance with clot-prevention best practices needs improvement, says PremierDendritic Cells - Dendritic cell association with natural killer cells is affected by DNAM-1 ligandsDepression - Coping among older-adult, long-term cancer survivors analyzedDepression - NIMH-funded studies emphasize need for more research on depression, open access to medicationDermatology - Atopic dermatitis lesions feature vascular endothelial growth factorDermatology - Bridges Medical announces treatment of 300th patient for excessive sweatingDermatology - IGI announces positive results from Vitamin C clinical studyDermatology - Patented technology brings sunscreen and other active ingredients to soap and shampooDevelopmental Biology - B-lineage precursors in bone marrow stimulated by a hybrid cytokineDevelopmental Biology - Dentin phosphophoryn signaling involves activation of the smad pathwayDevelopmental Biology - Mesenchymal epimorphin is important for pancreatic duct morphogenesisDevelopmental Biology - Role of the physicochemical environment in lung development is focus of articleDiabetes & Alzheimer Disease - Type 2 diabetes mellitus may influence outcome of concurrent late-onset Alzheimer diseaseDiabetes & Heart Disease - Increased oxidative stress plasma markers are linked to CHD in diabetes mellitusDiabetes Complications - Erectile function is restored to diabetic rats given angiogenic proteinDiabetes Complications - Insulin-dependent DM incurred right ventricular remodeling and left ventricular dysfunctionDiabetes Complications - Islet cell autoimmunity is common in autoimmune endocrine patients in central AfricaDiabetes Complications - Median duration to end-stage renal disease has been prolonged in patients with type 1 diabetesDiabetes Complications - Metabolic syndrome is associated with an increased aortic stiffnessDiabetes Control - Moderate exercise improved whole-day glycemic control in obese with type 2 diabetesDiabetes Diagnostics - Family history of diabetes increased diabetes risk, risk awareness, and risk-reducing behaviorDiabetes Diagnostics - New dynamic index of insulin sensitivity proposedDiabetes Epidemiology - Autoimmune diseases within individuals and families can increase other autoimmune riskDiabetes Epidemiology - Insulin-dependent loci Idd5 and Idd9 increase autoimmune encephalomyelitis sensitivityDiabetes Epidemiology - NF kappa B1 gene does not affect type 1 diabetes predisposition in Spanish populationDiabetes Epidemiology - Researchers' findings advance diabetes epidemiology researchDiabetes Pathogenesis - Adiponectin could influence insulin resistance development in lean offspring of type 2 diabeticsDiabetes Pathogenesis - Aminoguanidine prevented blood antioxidant system impairment in diabetic ratsDiabetes Pathogenesis - Cannabinoid CB1 receptor activation induces glucose intolerance in ratsDiabetes Pathogenesis - Ceramides contribute to the development of insulin resistanceDiabetes Pathogenesis - Cortisol correlates with metabolic disturbances in population study of type 2 diabeticsDiabetes Pathogenesis - Diabetic glomerulopathy morphological parameters deteriorate in normoalbuminuric diabeticsDiabetes Pathogenesis - Findings in diabetes pathogenesis provide new insightsDiabetes Pathogenesis - High platelet FcR expression and low LDL cholesterol levels more common in type 2 diabetesDiabetes Pathogenesis - Increased ASP and complement C3 linked to diabetes and related lipid factorsDiabetes Pathogenesis - New data illuminates research in diabetes pathogenesisDiabetes Pathogenesis - Nitric oxide metabolism cannot predict type 1 diabetes development in childrenDiabetes Pathogenesis - Recent findings in diabetes pathogenesis describedDiabetes Pathogenesis - Recent studies add new data to diabetes pathogenesis researchDiabetes Pathogenesis - Reports add new data to diabetes pathogenesis researchDiabetes Pathogenesis - Researchers describe findings in diabetes pathogenesis studiesDiabetes Pathogenesis - Too much or too little sleep increases diabetes risk for menDiabetes Pathogenesis - Vasopressin is not crucial for HPA axis regulation during diabetes-induced chronic stressDiabetes Pathogenesis - mGLUT 9 splice variants are expressed in liver and kidney and are upregulated in diabetesDiabetes Research - Gene technology increases pancreatic islet cell survivability in animal studyDiabetes Research - In type 2 diabetes, heart rate variability and urinary albumin excretion link is strong only with macroalbuminuriaDiabetes Research - Researchers reverse diabetes in mouse model; clinical trial to beginDiabetes Therapy - ACE inhibitor benefits in diabetes are due to protective action on pancreatic beta-cellsDiabetes Therapy - AMP-activated protein kinase is proposed as pharmacological target for type 2 diabetes therapyDiabetes Therapy - Cyclohexenonic long-chain fatty alcohol improves hyperreactivity of diabetic aortaDiabetes Therapy - Eicosapentaenoic acid improves diabetic nephropathy of type 2 diabetic KKAy /Ta miceDiabetes Therapy - Findings advance knowledge in diabetes therapy researchDiabetes Therapy - Glimepiride-cyclodextrin-polymer system improved glimepiride efficacy in diabetes therapyDiabetes Therapy - Low-dose ramipril plus candesartan was a safe treatment in diabetics with kidney diseaseDiabetes Therapy - Oleuropein may be valuable in inhibiting diabetes-induced hyperglycemia and oxidative stressDiabetes Therapy - Reports advance knowledge in diabetes therapy researchDiabetes Therapy - Researchers' work adds to diabetes therapy body of knowledgeDiabetes Therapy - Studies advance knowledge in diabetes therapy researchDiabetes Therapy - Studies describe new findings in diabetes therapy researchDiabetes Therapy - Taurine supplementation shows potential in diabetes mellitus treatmentDiabetes Therapy - Topical ketanserin is effective therapy for leg ulcers in patients with diabetesDiagnostics - Mycobacterium avium complex species and subspecies distinguished by hsp65 sequencingDiagnostics - Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing genotype strains rapidly detected by real-time PCRDiagnostics - Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA highly prevalent in biopsies from sarcoidosis patientsDiagnostics - Angiogenesis, inflammation, and growth deregulation cytokines convey patient factorsDiagnostics - Antituberculosis drug resistance mutations screened by DHPLCDiagnostics - Biacore vitamin test kits receive AOAC R I certificationDiagnostics - Cancers may be detected by the new biomarker YKL-40Diagnostics - ECG editing improves diagnostic accuracy of MDCT coronary angiographyDiagnostics - Endoscopic ultrasonography features of gallbladder polyps definedDiagnostics - Genetic testing for colon cancer among African-Americans in North Carolina analyzedDiagnostics - IRIS International introduces new urine chemistry analyzerDiagnostics - Invasive aspergillosis excluded by nested PCR screening assayDiagnostics - MSCT is noninvasive method to detect or rule out coronary artery disease in higher BMI patientsDiagnostics - MTB resistance to isoniazid and rifampin simultaneously detected by DNA line probe assayDiagnostics - Measles outbreaks rapidly identified by real-time amplification refractory mutation system PCRDiagnostics - MedMira receives Middle East order for 10,000 MiraWell Rapid HIV TestsDiagnostics - Medicare issues final national coverage for Microvolt T-Wave Alternans TestingDiagnostics - Method for genetic diagnosis of cancers developedDiagnostics - New findings in the area of diagnostics describedDiagnostics - Preadipocyte differentiation assay was developed for screening antidiabetes drugsDiagnostics - Pulmonary vasodilatory testing is simplified with nasal cannula nitric oxideDiagnostics - RT-PCR rapidly differentiates infectious bronchitis virus vaccine strains and field isolatesDiagnostics - Recent findings illuminate research in diagnosticsDiagnostics - Recent findings in diagnostics describedDiagnostics - Researchers describe findings in diagnostics studiesDiagnostics - Studies presented on accuracy, cost of imaging system for cervical cancer screeningDiagnostics - Viral infections diagnosed with noninvasive near-infrared spectroscopyDiagnostics - Visualizing cancer data using geographic information systems describedDiet & Nutrition - Antiobesity and antidiabetic effects of tea catechins reviewedDiet & Nutrition - Bottled water drinkers need information to choose between fluoridated and non-fluoridated brandsDiet & Nutrition - Chronic high-fat and high-sucrose diets differentially affect glucose intolerance in miceDiet & Nutrition - Coffee consumption and its link to improved glucose tolerance are reviewedDiet & Nutrition - Combination of tea-catechin intake and regular swimming reduced diet-induced obesityDiet & Nutrition - Conjugated LA isomers reduce blood cholesterol in hypercholesterolemic hamstersDiet & Nutrition - Diet drug may go OTC, prompting concern about broad use of diet pillsDiet & Nutrition - Dietary CLnA exerts antioxidant activity in chemically induced diabetes mellitusDiet & Nutrition - Dietary protein restriction benefits patients with chronic kidney diseaseDiet & Nutrition - Experts examine the new food pyramid at its one-year anniversaryDiet & Nutrition - From ancient Egypt to the dinner plate, garlic is good for youDiet & Nutrition - Gender may be a factor in plasma response to dietary cholesterol and carotenoidsDiet & Nutrition - Low-fat diet produced similar mean weight loss as high-fat dietDiet & Nutrition - Martek DHA now available in powder form for use in foodsDiet & Nutrition - Obese rats maintain cold exposure induced changes to carbohydrate and lipid metabolism betterDiet & Nutrition - Preference for alternatives to sugar are based on sour, bitter tastesDiet & Nutrition - Researchers create pigs that produce heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acidsDiet & Nutrition - S-adenosylmethionine with vitamins C and E protect against insulin resistanceDiet & Nutrition - Weight teasing by peers increases risk of developing eating behavior disordersDiet & Nutrition - alpha-Cyclodextrin reduces glycemic response to carbohydrate meal in dose-dependent mannerDisease Associations - MDCT predicted invasive carcinoma associated with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmDisease Control - Infection control practice must balance with family-centered care in pediatric SARSDisease Control - Purdue project could help pets serve as disease watchdogsDisease Control - U.S. FDA prohibits use of antiviral drugs in poultry to help keep drugs effective for humansDrug Delivery - Insulin delivery carrier SS-ILP could control blood glucose levels in diabetic ratsDrug Delivery - Rabbit eyes tolerate sustained release implantsDrug Development - 3,4-Diarylmaleimides staunch angiogenesis in laboratory assaysDrug Development - 7TM Pharma's anti-obesity drug completes phase I/II clinical studiesDrug Development - Aastrom Biosciences gets orphan drug designation for bone marrow cellsDrug Development - Aclasta may offer a new approach for improving bone healthDrug Development - Acologix's AC-100 stimulates mature bone formation in preclinical studyDrug Development - Alcyopterosin A and illudalane derivatives evaluated as anticancer agentsDrug Development - Angiogenesis may be manipulated through asymmetric dimethylarginine regulationDrug Development - Anormed reports AMD070 is active in HIV patientsDrug Development - Anticancer activity of a series of platinum complexes evaluatedDrug Development - Avicena compound receives orphan drug designation for Huntington diseaseDrug Development - Barrx Medical initiates study comparing two treatment options for Barrett esophagusDrug Development - Baxter launches authorized generic azithromycin for injectionDrug Development - BioMimetic Therapeutics initiates trials with bioactive drug-device combination bone graftDrug Development - Callisto Pharmaceuticals study of anti-leukemia drug L-Annamycin is expandedDrug Development - Camurus starts phase I clinical trial with CAM2029, a long-acting octreotide depotDrug Development - Effect of 2-deoxyglucose (2-DG) on protein glycosylation investigatedDrug Development - GammaCan announces positive pre-IND meeting on VitiGam for metastatic malignant melanomaDrug Development - Hendra and Nipah viruses neutralized by human monoclonal antibodiesDrug Development - Homogeneous embryonic stem-derived cell types isolated from heterogeneous populationsDrug Development - Intranasal IFN gamma extends passive IgA antibody protection against MTB lung infectionDrug Development - MC4 receptor agonist is no more effective than other appetite suppressantsDrug Development - New 5-year efficacy data of strontium ranelate in treating osteoporotic women presentedDrug Development - Pyrrolo[2,1-c][1,4]benzodiazepine and indole conjugates evaluated as anticancer agentsDrug Development - Reports describe recent advances in drug development researchDrug Development - SARS coronavirus infection neutralized by monoclonal antibodiesDrug Development - Small molecule compounds inhibit hemorrhagic fever New World arenavirusesDrug Development - Small peptides control epidermal growth factor receptor autophosphorylationDrug Development - U.S. FDA and the Critical Path Institute announce Predictive Safety Testing ConsortiumDrug Development - U.S. FDA grants approval to expand label indication for treprostinil sodium injectionDrug Development - Valeant reports VISER1 trial results confirm safety profile of oral ViramidineDrug Development - VistaGen, Cato BioVentures sign strategic business development agreement for CNS productsDrug Resistance - Cancer cells resist DNA-damaging agents with thymidine phosphorylase upregulationDrug Safety - Danish Medicines Agency withdraws Xanta, drug to treat blood clots after knee, hip surgeryDrug Safety - For heart failure patients, hospitalization increases prescriptions, potential drug interactionsDrug Safety - GlaxoSmithKline tests new technology to protect patients against counterfeit medicineDrug Safety - JDSU picks Nosco as partner for production of counterfeit-proof drug labelsDrug Safety - sanofi-aventis reiterates safety of zolpidem tartrate CIV as indicated in U.S. for insomniaDrug Toxicity - Cocaine-induced sodium channel block in cardiomyocytes is reversed by alpha1 -acid glycoproteinDuctal Carcinoma in Situ - Papillary lesions of the breast diagnosed at core-needle biopsy should be excisedEcosystems - Seagrass is in decline worldwide, says University of New Hampshire researcherElastic Fibers - Fibulin-4 disruption abolishes elastogenesis and causes perinatal lethalityElectronic Medical Records - CBLPath and MedAvant partner to deliver EMR solution to providersElectronic Medical Records - HealthEast Clinics move forward in e-healthcareEmergency Medicine - Advancements in military orthopaedics aid in care of injured service personnelEmergency Medicine - Findings in emergency medicine provide new insightsEmergency Medicine - Orthopedic surgeon's research links weather and volume of trauma center admissionsEncephalitis - Mutations and environmental change make a mild virus deadlyEndocarditis - Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis outcomes are similar for methicillin-resistant and -sensitive typesEndocrinology - 17-Beta-estradiol decreases p38 MAPK-mediated myocardial inflammation after acute ischemiaEndocrinology - Advanced ovarian cancer shows strong insulin-like growth factor II expressionEndocrinology - Breast cancer is marginally affected by estrogen's influence on tumor chemokineEndocrinology - Chronic anabolic androgenic steroid dose may lead to thyroid dysfunction in miceEndocrinology - Digitonin enhanced glucose tolerance and improved antioxidant activity and serum lipidsEndocrinology - Growth hormone is made in the brain, report scientistsEndocrinology - Increased urinary 6-sulfatoxymelatonin levels linked to obese pubertal boysEndocrinology - Melanocortin may play a role in the regulation of energy homeostasisEndocrinology - Rise in gut hormone levels after RYGB suggests gut adaptation and altered satietyEndocrinology - Role for syndecan-3 in melanocortin regulation of energy balance is proposedEndocrinology - Role of hypothalamic function in feeding behavior reviewedEndocrinology - Vascular remodeling rises in ovarian follicles during the periovulatory periodEndometrial Cancer - Endometrial cancer cell proliferation is mediated by G protein-coupled receptorEndometrial Cancer - Endometrial cancer treatment with estrogen replacement therapy shows promiseEndometriosis - Early marker of endometriosis may be nerve fiber density in endometrium functional layerEndometriosis - The pathology of endometriosis features leptin-mediated angiogenesis and inflammationEnterobacter Outbreaks - Late detection of multidrug-resistant Enterobacter cloacae cause of nosocomial clonal spreadEnvironmental Health - Blood coagulation impairments are likely after pulmonary zinc exposureEnvironmental Health - Mortality among Paris sewage workers investigatedEnvironmental Health - Short-term effects of ambient particles on cardiovascular and respiratory mortality are reportedEnvironmental Toxins - Metabolism of insecticide chlorpyrifos and ChE inhibition in young rats was age-dependentEnzymology - New data illuminates research in enzymologyEpidemiology - Escherichia coli O157:H7 mutation rate is locus specificEpidemiology - In Andaman Islands, leptospirosis seroprevalence is highest among agricultural workersEpidemiology - Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis rate and TB disease burden is high in TaiwanEpstein-Barr Virus - Primary Epstein-Barr virus infection is associated with T cells in hepatitisErectile Dysfunction - Vaardenafil HC1 treats ED effectively in men on low blood pressure medication, study showsEsophageal Cancer - Criteria for additional treatment after esophageal cancer endoscopic mucosal resection definedEsophageal Cancer - Esophageal cancer cells show added radiosensitivity after receiving gefitinibFacilities - Advanced Medical Solutions' manufacturing facilities receive ISO approvalFacilities - Baxter invests $60M to expand manufacturing capacity in ChinaFacilities - BioDiscovery opens new European sales and support center in The NetherlandsFacilities - Health benefits company Torchmark Corporation to move headquarters to McKinney, TexasFacilities - Hollister-Stier plans to double production capacity & lab space in $30 million expansionFacilities - TriStar Health System to apply for CON to build new hospital in Spring Hill, TennesseeFactor VIII - Tolerance to factor VIII occurs following an Arg593 to Cys substitutionFibromyalgia - Fibromyalgia treatment adherence may be predicted by clinical and psychological factorsFinance - APT Pharmaceuticals adds Vivo Ventures in final close of $9M financingFinance - Agenix reports a reduction in operating costsFinance - Alfacell reports loss of $0.06 per shareFinance - Alpha Innotech reports 23% revenue growthFinance - Altana reports double-digit growth in sales and net incomeFinance - Altarum Institute wins grant to study loss of healthcare coverage for early retireesFinance - AmeriPath posts 11% increase in revenueFinance - American Capital invests $79.5M in one stop buyout of Redwood companiesFinance - Amicas completes financial statement portion of 2005 auditFinance - AngioDynamics reports income is up 73%Finance - Antares Pharma reports 3% increase in revenueFinance - Applied Imaging reports income of $0.06 per share in 2005 Q4Finance - ArthroCare files notification of late filing for Form 10-KFinance - AspenBio Pharma reports loss of $0.16 per shareFinance - Assure Bioassay Controls receives grant for water contamination test developmentFinance - Bausch & Lomb updates status of financial reportingFinance - BioCrossroads, other partners secure foundation gifts totaling $10.5M to support new nonprofitFinance - BioForce Nanosciences completes $6M private placementFinance - BioMarin announces proposed concurrent offerings of stock, notesFinance - Bioject reports 30% increase in revenue in FY 2005Finance - Biomet reports 5% increase in third quarter salesFinance - Biotech company Magen BioSciences secures seed financingFinance - Biovail records 4% increase in revenueFinance - Birner Dental Management reports net income is up 57% for FY 2005Finance - Bodisen Biotech announces completion of new private placement financingFinance - Cangene posts 4.4% increase in revenue for FY 2006 Q2Finance - CardioVascular BioTherapeutics places $20,000,000 of senior secured notesFinance - Ceapro successfully closes $1.3 million financingFinance - Cel-Sci requests additional time to File 10-KFinance - Chemokine Therapeutics closes $5.8 million private placementFinance - Colorado Fund I invests in medical device company TheraTogsFinance - CombinatoRx reports net loss of $29.5 for 2005Finance - Compumedics reports half-year financial resultsFinance - ConjuChem announces $9.7 million first quarter net lossFinance - Covalent reports net losses narrow significantly in 2005Finance - Curis to restate certain prior periods, files Form 12b-25 extending time for filing 10-KFinance - Edwards Lifesciences' chairman and CEO adopts new 10b5-1 stock trading planFinance - Elite Pharmaceutical's continued listing plan accepted by AMEXFinance - EpiCept reports first operating and financial results after merger with MaximFinance - EpiCept to update unaudited pro forma financial statements of merger with MaximFinance - Florida receives over $16 million for hurricane crisis counseling aidFinance - Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center joins LIVESTRONG Survivorship Center of Excellence NetworkFinance - GenVec announces $13.8 million net loss for 2005Finance - Grants awarded to combat depression in Michigan seniors, teens, new mothersFinance - Halozyme Therapeutics reports $13.3 million year-end lossFinance - Healthways reports Q2 earnings: $0.20 per diluted share, 33% increase in revenues to $100MFinance - IVAX Diagnostics reports record revenues in 2005Finance - King Pharmaceuticals announces private offering of $400 million of convertible senior notesFinance - Lab International Inc. reports revenues up 85% in 2005, 77% in fourth quarterFinance - Langer reports 2005 net loss of 63 cents a share compared to 2004 net income of 8 centsFinance - March of Dimes announces approximately $1.7 million in funding for Colorado-based programsFinance - MediGene reports 22% decrease in operating lossFinance - Medical Services sells 290,000 VScan test kits at an average price of US$2.30 in early 2006Finance - Metabasis Therapeutics reports boosted fourth quarter revenues from Merck allianceFinance - Metabolic completes A$13 million share placementFinance - Metropolitan Health Networks appoints Robert Shields and David Florman to boardFinance - Microvision reports 2005 revenues of $14.7 millionFinance - Neogen reports 34% increase in net income during third quarterFinance - New Brunswick Scientific announces net sales for fourth quarter rose 16%Finance - Novavax HIV/AIDS vaccine research program receives $1 million in additional government fundingFinance - Orthosoft amends development and distribution agreement with key implant company partnerFinance - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse invests $100,000 in Applied Computational TechnologiesFinance - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse invests $100,000 in Applied Isotope Technologies, Inc.Finance - Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse invests $100,000 in Proteopure to speed up protein researchFinance - PolyMedix receives $3 million U.S. NIH grant to develop antibiotic drugsFinance - Pure Bioscience reports revenues of $59,442 for the second quarterFinance - Quintiles Transnational Corp. announces $100,000 donation to Seattle Vaccine Research FundFinance - Salick Cardiovascular Centers obtains a $75 million series A financing from Warburg PincusFinance - Semafore Pharmaceuticals receives $2.3 million Indiana grant to conduct kinase researchFinance - Southridge Capital Management to provide financing up to $15 million to Imaging DiagnosticsFinance - Strategic Diagnostics reports 2005 revenue increase of 4.8% to $24.85 million over 2004Finance - Strategic Diagnostics reports trading symbol changed to SDIX, Nasdaq compliance reinstatedFinance - Sunesis Pharmaceuticals agrees to raise $45 million in private placement of common stockFinance - Two European funds agree to Dermisonics' financingFinance - Viragen completes private placement for $5.2 million financingFinance - William Blair initiates coverage of Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. with market perform ratingFinance - Wockhardt shareholders approve raising of up to $800 million to fund overseas acquisitionsFinance - World Heart Corporation reports Q4 2005 revenues of $3.63 million, up 22% over Q4 2004Finance - XTL Biopharmaceuticals announces private placement agreement, 2005 financial resultsFinance - Xcyte Therapies reports 2005 net loss of $1.50 per basic share compared with $3.90 for 2004Finance - Zimmer Holdings announces research funding awards focused on women's health issuesFinance - Ziopharm Oncology reports $9.5 million net loss in 2005 compared to $5.7 million in 2004Fitness & Wellness - Link between fitness and inflammatory markers related to body fat not regular exerciseFitness & Wellness - Nutrition, body image, and psychological well-being education are recommended for gymnastsFitness & Wellness - Regulation of energy balance by melanocortins discussedFood Safety - FreshFx use at the picker decreases Salmonella incidence in poultry processingFood Safety - Preharvest contamination prevention minimizes risk of illness from raw produce consumptionGastric Adenocarcinoma - Gastric adenocarcinoma treated by S-1 plus cisplatinGastric Cancer - Fatal and non-fatal complications after surgical resection for gastric cancer describedGastric Cancer - Gastric cancer linked to HLA-DQB1 locus and Helicobacter pylori infectionGastric Cancer - Gastric cancer recurrence after resection predicted by pathological featuresGastric Cancer - Gastric cancer treated by 5-fluorouracil, leucovorin, and docetaxelGastric Cancer - Gastric carcinoma and precursor lesions linked to CDX-2 homeobox gene expressionGastric Cancer - Patterns and risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in Chinese gastric cancer relatives studiedGastric Cancer - Recent studies add new data to gastric cancer researchGastric Cancer - Stomach function after gastric cancer surgery evaluatedGastric Lymphoma - Gastric lymphoma could be treated with chemotherapy aloneGastric Ulcers - Nexium shown to reduce gastric ulcers in at-risk patients using long-term NSAIDsGastroenterology - Children with pediatric GERD can go undiagnosed for months, says new survey of momsGastroenterology - Intestinal alkaline sphingomyelinase inactivates platelet-activating factorGastroenterology - OsmoPrep Tablets granted U.S. FDA marketing approval for colonoscopy prepGene Research - Duke researchers examining how genes and environment interact to promote cancerGene Research - Triple helix-forming oligonucleotides mediate targeted cross-linking of the human beta-globin geneGene Silencing - Imprinting control region affects the expression of Gnas cluster transcriptsGeneric Drugs - Perrigo Company announces U.S. FDA approval for terconazole suppositoriesGeneric Drugs - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval to ANDA for generic equivalent terbinafine HCL cream 1%Genetics & Genomics - Adiponectin gene is linked to adiponectin levels but not insulin resistance syndromeGenetics & Genomics - Aortic endothelial gene expressions were normalized after insulin therapy in diabetic ratsGenetics & Genomics - Circadian oscillation of clock gene expression is repressed by prednisoloneGenetics & Genomics - Differential diagnoses of hypertrophic cardiomyopathies may be aided by DNA quantificationGenetics & Genomics - Fragile X widespread prenatal screening is favored, but may present challengesGenetics & Genomics - Genetic analyses in cardiology are focus of reviewGenetics & Genomics - Illumina introduces two new Sentrix HumanHap Genotyping BeadChipsGenetics & Genomics - MUC5AC gene expression in human lung epithelial cells is medicated by dexamethasoneGenetics & Genomics - Minimal genome should contain twice as many genes as originally thought, study showsGenetics & Genomics - New findings in genetics & genomics describedGenetics & Genomics - New research in the area of genetics & genomics detailedGenetics & Genomics - Obesity is linked to mutations in human melanocortin-4 receptor geneGenetics & Genomics - Operon Biotechnologies to provide preprinted microarrays with AROS contentGenetics & Genomics - Researchers' work adds to genetics & genomics body of knowledgeGenetics & Genomics - SREBF-1 gene variant is significantly related to cholesterol synthesisGenetics & Genomics - Transcription factor 7-like 2 (TCF7L2) gene variant confers type 2 diabetes riskGenetics & Genomics - Val34Leu polymorphism in FXIII gene shows protective effect against myocardial infarctionGeriatrics - AARP members stress importance of aging at home if the need for long-term care arisesGeriatrics - Selected older patients with cancer might benefit from intensive careGeriatrics - Senior citizens twice as likely to be in car crashes than middle-aged adultsGeriatrics - Slow walking may reveal cognitive impairment in the elderlyGlioma Vaccine - Anti-glioma vaccination is facilitated by new polymer-based particulate systemsGlobal Epidemic Prediction - Global epidemics predicted by stochastic model of airline transportation networksGynecologic Cancer - Gynecologic cancer patients using avoidant coping strategies may lower quality of lifeGynecology - Ovarian angiogenesis is mediated by follicular fluid high-density lipoproteinHIV & Epstein-Barr Virus - Epstein-Barr virus infection dynamics are affected by IL-2 therapy in HIV-coinfected patientsHIV & Kaposi Sarcoma - Kaposi sarcoma incidence has decreased in HIV/AIDS with advent of antiretroviral therapyHIV/AIDS Behavioral Medicine - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS behavioral medicineHIV/AIDS Diagnostics - Low HIV viral loads quantitate higher from blood drawn in plasma preparation tubesHIV/AIDS Drug Development - Fenretinide inhibits HIV infection by promoting viral endocytosisHIV/AIDS Drug Development - HIV-1 replication inhibited with small soluble Tat peptidesHIV/AIDS Drug Development - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS drug developmentHIV/AIDS Evolution - HIV-1 recombination may be critical to adaptive viral evolutionHIV/AIDS Exposure - Suppressed cellular alloimmune response may protect against HIV/AIDS in female sex workersHIV/AIDS HAART - RT levels in HIV-1 particles affect susceptibility to NNRTIs but not to lamivudineHIV/AIDS HAART - Recent studies add new data to HIV/AIDS HAART researchHIV/AIDS HAART - Reports add new data to HIV/AIDS HAART researchHIV/AIDS Microbicides - Topical vaginal microbicides require vigorous testing for safety and efficacyHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Findings advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis researchHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 Nef suppresses CD40-dependent Ig class switching in bystander B cellsHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 gag destabilizes gp120 and gp4l interactionHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 infection is inhibited by norepinephrine through NF-kappa B inactivationHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 particles bear nonfunctional gp120/gp41 monomers and gp120-depleted gp41 stumpsHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - HIV-1 tropism switch from CCR5-to-CXR4 driven by naive and memory cell turnoverHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - IL-7R alpha expression inversely correlates with immune activation in HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Immature/transitional B cell population is overly represented in advanced AIDSHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Reports advance knowledge in HIV/AIDS pathogenesis research
HIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - Structurally similar but distinct HIV Vpr/Vpx proteins detrimental to target cellsHIV/AIDS Pathogenesis - TRIM5 alpha gene polymorphisms not associated with HIV-1 susceptibility of CD4+ cellsHIV/AIDS Prognostics - Low adiponectin levels predict VLDL and IDL apolipoprotein B fractional clearance ratesHIV/AIDS Psychosis - Antisocial personality disorder blunts HAART effects on event-related brain potentialsHIV/AIDS Risk Factors - HIV seroconversion among injection drug users independently predicted by binge drug useHIV/AIDS Risk Factors - HIV sexual and injection-risk behavior vary by recruitment site in PhiladelphiaHIV/AIDS Risk Reduction - Mothers are effective as HIV risk reduction educators for adolescent daughtersHIV/AIDS Therapy - Buprenorphine therapy in primary HIV care setting improves therapeutic adherenceHIV/AIDS Therapy - Failure of HIV-exposed T cells to activate dendritic cells is reversibleHIV/AIDS Therapy - Kenya healthcare survey shows progress in treating AIDS but battle for services continuesHIV/AIDS Transmission - HIV prevention through universal maternal/neonatal vitamin A dosing may not be beneficialHIV/AIDS Transmission - Researchers' data advance HIV/AIDS transmission researchHIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV-1 subtype C vaccines focus on proteins derived from HIV-1CHIV/AIDS Vaccine - Immunized HIV-1-infected individuals displayed sustained control of viremiaHIV/AIDS Vaccine Development - HIV serodetection assay differentiates vaccine- from virus-induced antibodiesHIV/AIDS Vaccine Development - RANTES expressed from chimeric SHIV-RANTES suppresses CCR5-tropic HIV-1 replicationHIV/AIDS Vaccines - New findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines describedHIV/AIDS Vaccines - New findings in the area of HIV/AIDS vaccines detailedHIV/AIDS Vaccines - Reports describe recent advances in HIV/AIDS vaccines researchHIV/AIDS Vaccines - Studies describe new findings in HIV/AIDS vaccines researchHIV/AIDS Vertical Transmission - CCR5 gene polymorphisms related to vertical HIV transmission riskHIV/AIDS Viral Fitness - HIV-1 replication fitness estimated in growth competition assayHIV/AIDS-Associated Cryptosporidiosis - Cryptosporidial diarrhea associated with decreased CD4 counts but not high HIV RNAHIV/AIDS-Related Cat-Scratch Disease - Fluorescein angiography detects ocular manifestation of cat-scratch disease in HIV/AIDSHead & Neck Cancer - Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated by low-dose cisplatin and radiotherapyHead & Neck Cancer - Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma research shows level IIB node preservation is optionalHead & Neck Cancer - Link between head and neck cancer and glutathione S-transferase M1 null genotype assessedHead & Neck Cancer - Margins in head and neck cancers harvested with double-bladed scalpelHead & Neck Cancer - Prognosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma linked to MMP-13 expressionHead & Neck Cancer - Surgical outcomes for tongue and soft palate squamous cell cancer comparedHealth Promotion - Pediatric Prosthetics Inc. launches national family outreach campaignHealthcare Access - Low health literacy is putting patients at riskHealthcare Access - Population aging will play small role in growing demand for hospital servicesHealthcare Access - Successful medical group practices are those that stay up to date and manage staffing, report notesHealthcare Costs - Disclosure of physicians' compensation may increase patients' loyaltyHealthcare Costs - Family impact of mental retardation in children and young adults is focus of articleHealthcare Costs - Four SearchAmerica clients featured in March cover story of hfm magazine Healthcare Costs - HealthGrades launches medical-care cost reports to help consumers shop for healthcareHealthcare Costs - Obesity costs American employers millions of dollars each year in higher employee health costsHealthcare Costs - Relationship exists between periodontal care, overall cost of care for chronic conditionsHealthcare Coverage - Medicare Disease Management premiere issue examines PacifiCare demo pulloutHealthcare Coverage - Avalere study finds access to key drugs for many in California has been reduced under MedicareHealthcare Coverage - Boomers unprepared for retirement, worried about healthcare costs, says Guideline studyHealthcare Coverage - Calls to California Uninsured Help Line underscore need for better access to Medi-Cal and othersHealthcare Coverage - Fitch Ratings upgrades Aetna, outlook stableHealthcare Coverage - HHS approves California plan to expand coverage to unborn childrenHealthcare Coverage - Health Net and Warren Hospital sign multiyear contractHealthcare Coverage - Healthways, BCBS of Massachusetts extend, expand agreement under new, 5-year partnershipHealthcare Coverage - IAC releases new short-term medical plan in 22 states and DCHealthcare Coverage - Intrepid Holdings adds convenience clinics to serve needs of urban communitiesHealthcare Coverage - Most physicians do not support Bush's pay-for-performance agenda, according to HRA ResearchHealthcare Coverage - New report calls for use of evidence to guide decisions on genetic testsHeart Failure - Cardiac hypertrophy is risk factor for QT-prolongation and cardiac sudden deathHeart Failure - Etiology of cardiomyopathy predicts LV function improvement after cardiac resynch therapyHeart Failure - Heart failure disease management program decreases mortality among indigent patientsHeart Failure - In ambulatory chronic HF patients, renal dysfunction is common and augers poor prognosisHeart Failure - Research in heart failure provides new insightsHeart Failure - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of heart failureHeart Failure - Vascular resistance of heart failure may not be tied to Ca2+ sensitization in smooth muscle cellsHelicobacter Pylori - Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with chronic hepatitis C virusHematology - In hypertension, normalized platelet activation may be a benefit of doxazosin GI therapeutic systemHematology - In pediatric cardiac surgery, blood transfusions may be reduced with use of aprotininHematology - Inflammatory response may be linked to hemostasis after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgeryHematology - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hematologyHematology - von Willebrand factor-mediated platelet thrombi size is regulated by ADAMTS13Hemophilia Trends - International survey of hemophilia A treatment practice published in journalHemosiderotic Fibrolipomatous Tumors - Cases of hemosiderotic fibrolipomatous tumor analyzedHepatic Encephalopathy - Hepatic encephalopathy development predicted in severe acute hepatitisHepatitis B Vaccine - Hepatitis B vaccine design utilizes nanodecoy system for immunopotentiationHepatitis B Virus - Chronic hepatitis B in children is treatable using immunomodulation therapyHepatitis B Virus - Hepatitis B surface and core antigen coinoculation promotes HIV-1 immune responseHepatitis B Virus - Hepatitis B virus carriers display genotype and core promoter/pre-core mutationsHepatitis B Virus - Phase II results show statistically significant decline in HBV DNA with pradefovirHepatitis C & HIV Coinfection - Hepatitis C virus coinfection is associated with decreased adherence to antiretroviral therapyHepatitis C Therapy - Lopinavir/ritonavir is not advised in HIV/hepatitis C virus-coinfectionHepatitis C Therapy - Novelos Therapeutics files IND with U.S. FDA for novel hepatitis C drugHepatitis C Virus - Data advance knowledge in hepatitis C virus researchHepatitis C Virus - Hepatitis C envelope 2 protein inhibits signaling for T-lymphocyte migrationHepatitis C Virus - Hepatitis C viremia identified by cut-off value of serum Ala aminotransferaseHepatitis C Virus - Hepatitis C virus genotype can be determined by base pairs in NS5B regionHepatitis C Virus - Hepatitis C virus replication is influenced by CXCL-8 and related mRNA stabilityHepatitis C Virus - High serum hepatitis C virus RNA load predicts the presence of HCV RNA in salivaHepatitis Therapy - Vancomycin selects for the separation of atropisomers of an anti-hepatitis drugHepatocellular Cancer - Diagnosing hepatocellular carcinoma with alpha-fetoprotein evaluatedHepatocellular Cancer - Fas-associated phosphatase-1 proposed as tumor suppressor gene in hepatocellular carcinomaHepatocellular Carcinoma - HCC apoptosis can be induced by a component from Scutellaria barbata Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Hepatocellular carcinoma is correlated with interleukin-10 gene haplotypeHepatocellular Carcinoma - Role of cyclooxygenase-2 in hepatocellular carcinoma discussedHepatotoxicity - Acute hepatotoxicity is ameliorated by curcuminHip Fracture - Hip fracture recovery may not be associated with lean muscle mass after injuryHyperalgesia - Changes in pain behavior and histology are caused by tumor necrosis factor-alphaHypercholesterolemia - Insulin resistance in hypercholesterolemic patients raised oxidative stressHypertension - 825T allele is linked to hypertension susceptibility and body weight regulationHypertension - Constituents of red wine can ease alcohol-induced rise in blood pressure in rat modelHypertension - Genes linked to blood pressure and angiogenesis are modulated by genisteinHypertension - In hypertension, catecholamine-beta-adrenoreceptor-cAMP system predicts cardiovascular mortalityHypertension - In idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension, bosentan therapy outcome was comparable to other trialsHypertension - In pulmonary arterial hypertension, BNP infusion augments vasodilator effect of sildenafilHypertension - Low birth weight is associated with adult hypertension in Japanese workplace populationHypertension - New research in the area of hypertension detailedHypertension - NicOx S.A. and Merck & Co., Inc. sign exclusive agreement in antihypertensive fieldHypertension - Pulmonary endarterectomy has been successfully implemented in DenmarkHypertension - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of hypertensionHypertension - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of hypertensionHypopharyngeal Cancer - Hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma risk linked to p53 codon 72 polymorphismImaging - Advanced left ventricular diastolic dysfunction is predicted by pulsed tissue Doppler parametersImaging - Findings in imaging provide new insightsImaging - For evaluating atrioventricular septal defects, real-time 3D echocardiography is usefulImaging - Imaging technique enables single breath-hold assessment of myocardial infarctionImaging - In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, abnormal stress myocardial perfusion imaging identifies riskImaging - MRI study opens door to assessing, preventing dangerous brain iron levels contributing to degenerative diseasesImaging - Membrane antibody receptor allows noninvasive imaging of gene expressionImaging - New findings in imaging describedImaging - New findings in the area of imaging detailedImaging - Researchers describe findings in imaging studiesImaging - Siemens Medical Solutions introduces workflow ultrasound system at national meetingImaging - Studies add new findings to imaging body of knowledgeImaging - Transesophageal echocardiography can be essential to clarify stroke etiologyImaging - Transesophageal echocardiography impacts management of patients with potential embolismImaging - U.S. FDA approves new imaging system to help detect cervical pre-cancerous cellsImaging - Ultrasound provides safe, accurate diagnosis of breast cancer in pregnant womenImaging - VirtualScopics presents four research studies at meeting of Orthopaedic Research SocietyImaging - Whole body MSCT must be complemented by conventional x-ray for emergency diagnosis of chestImmunotherapy - Staphylococcus aureus extracellular fibrinogen-binding protein antibodies are neutralizingImmunotherapy - An oligodeoxynucleotide mucosal adjuvant may prevent upper respiratory infectionsImmunotherapy - Lactobacillus-expressing human chorionic gonadotrophin-beta induces an antibody responseImmunotherapy - Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine can replace second-dose vaccinationsImmunotherapy - Oral spray immunization induces systemic antibodies but not nasal mucosal or cellular immunityImmunotherapy - Polyanhydride microsphere vaccine delivery can modulate the immune responseImmunotherapy - Small-interfering RNAs are efficiently delivered via reconstituted influenza virus envelopesImmunotherapy - T cells from Histoplasma capsulatum -infected mice confer a protective responseImmunotherapy - Toll-like receptor ligands reverse suppression of contact hypersensitivityInfectious Diseases - Chlamydophila pneumoniae -mediated GM-CSF release in bronchial epithelial cells definedInfectious Diseases - AIDS, TB, malaria, and avian influenza spreading unchecked in BurmaInfertility - Nicotine influences ovarian follicle apoptosis but not angiogenesisInfluenza - Adventrx reports Thiovir is active against H5N1 avian influenza chimeric virus strainsInfluenza - Drexel University researchers find supplement ingredient AHCC boosts immunity to fluInfluenza - HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt joins Governor Rendell at Pennsylvania Pandemic Planning SummitInfluenza - HHS buys more antiviral medication for the strategic national stockpileInfluenza - PharmaVentures publishes report addressing fact and fiction in the battle against influenzaInfluenza - Roche expects to have capacity to produce 400 million doses of Tamiflu by the end of 2006Influenza - Targeting CD45RB alters T cell migration and delays influenza viral clearanceInfluenza Vaccinations - Advertising recommended to boost elderly flu vaccinationInfluenza Vaccine - GlaxoSmithKline submits Biologics License Application for FDA approval of FluLavalInfluenza Vaccine - Influenza vaccination antibody response is enhanced by prior acute stress exposureInfluenza Vaccine - T cell responses are modified by antibody response to an engineered influenza virusInformation Technology - Aware commends adoption of interactive protocol by DicomInformation Technology - Edifecs announces new healthcare transaction repositoryInformation Technology - Elemental announces new HIPAA security policy for handling protected health informationInformation Technology - Elsevier MDL and NIH link PubChem Database and DiscoveryGate information platformInformation Technology - Executives see opportunity to reduce healthcare costs through automation, says surveyInformation Technology - Gene-IT launches GenomeQuest 3.0, a biological search solutionInformation Technology - Healthx and Silverlink collaborate to automate healthcare consumer outreachInformation Technology - IT vendors expanding portfolios through strategic alliances with service providers, study findsInformation Technology - Lipomics announces availability of new acylcarnitine profiling assayInformation Technology - Medcryption launches VitalChart, enabling patients to carry comprehensive access to medical historyInformation Technology - NCG Medical announces membership in the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner ProgramInformation Technology - Picis brings new wave of hospitals live on total perioperative automationInformation Technology - Providence Health & Services expands use of Concuity's services and extends current contractInformation Technology - QuadraMed releases outcomes management product to optimize patient safety and nurse utilizationInformation Technology - Quantros launches integrated data infrastructure solution for advancing patient safety initiativesInformation Technology - Skyscape launches updated mobile version of Harriet Lane Handbook for point-of-care useInformation Technology - Version of I-many government pricing enhances user interface, process visibility, and securityInformation Technology - WaveLight DataLink software-generated data confirms quality of laser eye surgery outcomesInsomnia - Prescription sleep aids may not be best option for insomniacsIschemia - Diabetic nerve shows delayed recovery of ischemic conduction failure after brief ischemiaIschemia - In ischemic preconditioning, calcitonin gene-related peptide plays protective roleIschemia - Ischemia/reperfusion causes increase in eNOS unavailable to the ischemic heartIschemia - Vagal modulation is enhanced with exercise-induced ischemia of inferoposterior myocardiumIschemic Stroke - Neurbiological Technologies initiates second Viprinex phase III trial for acute ischemic strokeKaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus - KSHV IFN regulatory factor 1 inhibits ATM/p53 signal transduction pathwayKeratinocarcinoma - Keratinocarcinoma cell line expressing AQP3 identifiedKeratitis - Herpetic stromal keratitis is suppressed by immunomodulationKeratitis - Slime-producing Staphylococcus epidermidis keratitis can be reducedKidney Disease - In uremic patients, calcification quantification shows association with cardiovascular dysfunctionKidney Disease - Kidney disease may be slowed with reversed NO synthase inhibition or boosted NO productionKidney Disease - Renal impairment in cardiac intensive care increases morbidity, mortality, and economic burdenKidney Disease - Reports advance knowledge in kidney disease researchKidney Disease & Coronary Syndromes - Kidney disease is not properly addressed in non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromesKidney Stones - Probiotics may be preventive care against kidney stonesKlebsiella Vaccine - Two immunogenic proteins may be potential Klebsiella pneumoniae vaccine candidatesLegal Issues - Former manager of Inwood Dairy pleads guilty to violation of the Clean Water ActLegal Issues - U.S. court reverses patent infringement ruling, grants SonoSite summary judgment motionLeishmaniasis - Data advance knowledge in leishmaniasis researchLeishmaniasis Therapy - Amphotericin B lipid formulations may be useful in leishmaniasis patientsLeukemia - Chronic lymphocytic leukemia cell survival is promoted by high Mda-7 expressionLeukemia - Death of Jurkat human leukemia cells induced by novel synthetic ceramide analogsLeukemia - Findings describe new data in leukemia researchLeukemia - Leukemia inhibition of retinoic acid receptor signaling by Ski evaluated in acute myeloid leukemiaLeukemia - Leukemia treated by 131 I-anti-CD45 antibody plus busulfan and cyclophosphamideLeukemia - Leukemia-associated gain-of-function mutation affects interleukin-3 signalingLeukemia - New findings in leukemia describedLeukemia - Protein kinase C-d announced as promising new target in chronic lymphocytic leukemia treatmentLeukemia - Recent findings in leukemia provide new insightsLeukemia - Researchers' data advance leukemia researchLeukemia - Response of leukemia to chemotherapy improved by administering cyclosporin-ALeukemia - Wilms tumor 1 gene expression in human leukemic K562 cells inhibited by curcuminLipid Research - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of lipidLipoproteins - High-density lipoprotein structure is disrupted by serum opacity factorLipoproteins - LDL receptor deficiency or apoE mutations induce hypertriglyceridemia in miceLiver Cancer - Hepatocellular carcinoma modified liver damage classification proposedLiver Cirrhosis - PDL BioPharma completes patient enrollment for Terlipressin phase III clinical study in HRSLiver Failure - Acute liver failure reflected by ratio of circulating follistatin and activin ALiver Fibrosis & HIV - Hepatitis B genotypes participate in liver fibrosis during coinfection with HIVLiver Injury - Hepatic failure is associated with decreased protein C activationLiver Injury - Liver injury in HIV-infected patients can be associated with altered hepatic expressionLiver Transplantation - Liver transplantation use of tissue plasminogen activator is complicated by thrombosisLung Cancer - Data advance knowledge in lung cancer researchLung Cancer - Efficacy of 18F-fluorothymidine-PET to monitor lung cancer therapy assessedLung Cancer - Histological types of bronchial epithelial dysplasia characterizedLung Cancer - Induction of apoptosis in lung cancer cells by all-trans retinoic acid studiedLung Cancer - Lung cancer may be prevented by teaLung Cancer - Lung cancer risk among former uranium miners in Germany assessedLung Cancer - Lung cancer smaller than 2 cm detected by percutaneous CT-guided fine needle aspirationLung Cancer - Lung cancer survival extended by adding gemcitabine to paclitaxel/carboplatinLung Cancer - Radiation pneumonitis developed after stereotactic irradiation for lung tumorsLung Cancer - Reports advance knowledge in lung cancer researchLung Cancer - Researchers' work adds to lung cancer body of knowledgeLymphoma - Follicular dendritic cell distribution in mantle cell lymphoma linked to better prognosisLymphoma - Orbital lymphomas examined in clinicopathologic studyLymphoma - Prognostic model for extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma designedMacular Degeneration - Macular pigment optical density remains stable when serum lutein and zeaxanthin levels fluctuateMalaria - Plasmodium falciparum malaria steadily decreasing in Amsterdam due to nonimmune patient decreaseMalaria - Plasmodium falciparum reinfection can be preventedMalaria - Scientists make key finding in malaria researchMarket Analysis - Bio-outsourcing explored in new reportMarket Analysis - Bourne Research launches report series covering BioMEMS and nanotechnologyMarket Analysis - Cancer vaccines are facing difficult clinical trial challengesMarket Analysis - Cutting Edge Information's report details business development, licensing best practicesMarket Analysis - Drugs from three companies will propel obesity drug treatment market to over $1.5 billionMarket Analysis - European Medicines Agency Management Board report shows drop in applications for new medicinesMarket Analysis - Failure to modulate protein-protein interactions as druggable targets is new report topicMarket Analysis - IMS Health reports global pharmaceutical market grew 7% in 2005, to $602 billionMarket Analysis - Immunohistochemistry emerges as critical tool for cancer diagnosticsMarket Analysis - Manufacture of medical devices and supplies is $50B industry in the U.S.Market Analysis - Market report finds mergers and acquisitions for healthcare services up 19% in 2005Market Analysis - Market report on U.S. mammography centers defines trends in women's healthcare servicesMarket Analysis - Market report on an influenza pandemic compares available vaccinesMarket Analysis - New report from Research and Markets defines trends in hospital antibiotics marketMarket Analysis - Research and Markets examines use of bisphosphonates in treating bone loss and metastasesMarket Analysis - Study shows Oregon health insurers' net income nearly doubled in first half of 2005Market Analysis - U.S. antidepressant market in decline, market share of generics to increase, report saysMarket Analysis - Watson Wyatt survey finds companies preparing for avian flu across globeMarketing - Celebrity entrepreneur Farrah Gray signs on as spokesman for National Marrow Donor ProgramMarketing - Grain Foods Foundation sponsors March of Dimes in WalkAmerica, promotes need for folic acidMarketing - Hoodia Products outlines media campaign with TVA ProductionsMarketing - Synovis Life Technologies to distribute S&T AG's microsurgical instruments in U.S.Marketing - World Federation of Chiropractic endorses human touch technology in robotic massage chairMarketing - eFoodSafety.com and CK41 Direct sign agreement to market anti-acne productMeasles Vaccine - Attenuated measles vaccine strain phosphoprotein contributes to temperature-sensitive phenotypeMeasles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine - Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine response is aided by leukocyte antigen haplotypesMedicaid - AHCA urges House to follow Senate lead in rejecting Medicare, Medicaid cutsMedicaid - Ohio selects Amerigroup Community Care as part of expanded state Medicaid programMedicaid - U.S. Health and Human Services releases Katrina aid to 32 states to help with evacuee health costMedical Devices - Atlantis Components launches Abutment in Zirconia for implantsMedical Devices - Bio-Nobile Oy launches solution for mRNA purificationMedical Devices - BioLok International receives U.S. FDA clearance for bone augmentation productMedical Devices - Cleveland Clinic study shows CardioDynamics' BioZ changes patient treatment 39% of timeMedical Devices - Ellex introduces new retina laser, first solid-state red/green photocoagulatorMedical Devices - For Patients, Inc.'s CathSling has been approved for Medicare reimbursementMedical Devices - Hoffman Laboratories launches first wearable CPAP device for sleep apneaMedical Devices - MDS Nordion receives CE Mark approval to sell advanced cancer therapy systems in EuropeMedical Devices - Medtronic unveils Lifepak 1000 defibrillator with cprMAX technology for professional respondersMedical Devices - MicroMed initiates multicenter evaluation of updated DeBakey VAD in EuropeMedical Devices - Needle-free device for delivery of human growth hormone receives CE Mark approvalMedical Devices - OrSense's noninvasive glucose sensor achieves accurate performance in acute care settingMedical Devices - Pall Medical launches first home shower filter to protect against waterborne infectionMedical Devices - St. Jude Medical launches vascular closure device for diagnostic, interventional proceduresMedical Devices - Synova, BioPad, Ltd. develop and test data logging system for noninvasive fetal monitoringMedical Devices - Ventaira signs agreement with Nypro to manufacture pulmonary drug delivery deviceMedical Malpractice - Medical malpractice insurance provider announces 18% reduction in Texas insurance premiumsMedicare - Many Wisconsin seniors joining SeniorCare to put off making a decision on Medicare Part DMedicare - More than 27 million Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in prescription drug coverageMedicare - PBS program helps California seniors navigate Medicare Part DMedicare - QMed, Inc. submits Medicare special needs plan applicationsMedicare - Sites selected for CMS demonstration seeking ways to reduce minority disparities in cancer careMedications - University of Chicago specialists offer guidelines for medication withdrawalMelanoma - Lymphatic drainage patterns of head and neck melanoma examinedMelanoma - Melanoma detected and managed by [F-18]fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomographyMelanoma - Melanoma patients prognosticated by microphthalmia transcription factorMelanoma - Melanoma prognostic indicators of metastatic patterns identifiedMelanoma - Melanoma regression found associated with alopecia areataMelanoma - Melanoma vaccine strategy shows promise in laboratory experimentsMelanoma - Metastatic melanoma reduced by intratumoral injections of C Cure 709Melanoma Vaccines - Recent findings illuminate research in melanoma vaccinesMelasma - Melasma occurrence in pregnant Iranian women underscores need for educational programsMelioidosis Vaccine - Anti-Burkholderia pseudomallei activity is produced using flagellinMeningitis Vaccines - Researchers describe findings in meningitis vaccines studiesMeningococcal Vaccine - Quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine produces extended antibody persistenceMenopause - Respiratory changes during sleep may be more pronounced in postmenopausal womenMental Health - Anger and sadness frame how we respond to a terrorist attackMental Health - Antidepressant use during pregnancy should be evaluated with evidence-based counselingMental Health - Cognitive function was not related to high levels of serum C-reactive protein in older womenMental Health - Depression in heart failure patients and those with pulmonary disease show key differencesMental Health - Father's job stress contributes to suicide risk in childrenMental Health - Job stress leads to poor eating behavior and obesity among Japanese workersMental Health - Prepregnancy personality disorders correlate with gestatory/postpartum psychiatric illnessMental Health - Psychophysiologic responses of invasive cardiologists varied according to experienceMental Health - Studies advance knowledge in mental health researchMental Health - Treatment data on methylphenidate HCl extended-release tablets released for U.S. FDA meetingMergers & Acquisitions - Allergan completes Inamed acquisitionMergers & Acquisitions - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals purchases American Medical Instruments HoldingsMergers & Acquisitions - Arysta LifeScience to buy major assets of Micro Flo from BASFMergers & Acquisitions - Barrier Therapeutics acquires Canadian distribution rights for DenavirMergers & Acquisitions - Constella Group acquires Origin PharmaceuticalsMergers & Acquisitions - Global Healthcare Exchange acquires assets of Ideal Systems, Inc.Mergers & Acquisitions - Globetech Environmental, Inc. announces execution of agreement to acquire Logmed TechnologiesMergers & Acquisitions - Johnson & Johnson Consumer France SAS enters agreement to acquire Groupe VendomeMergers & Acquisitions - Keryx enters agreement to acquire marketed diagnostic for detection of microalbuminuriaMergers & Acquisitions - Magistral Biotech sells its cholesterol-related assets to Diversified Natural Products, Inc.Mergers & Acquisitions - Microtek Medical Holdings acquires SamcoMergers & Acquisitions - Olympus America creates new life science group by merging divisionsMergers & Acquisitions - Pediatrix acquires pediatric cardiology practice in MissouriMergers & Acquisitions - Pharmos agrees to acquire Vela Pharmaceuticals Inc.Mergers & Acquisitions - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals agrees to acquire all oncology drug assets of Targent, Inc.Mergers & Acquisitions - Stryker Corp. acquires Sightline Technologies stock for $50 million, other considerationsMergers & Acquisitions - SunTech Medical Group acquires U.K.-based medical company Oakfield InstrumentsMergers & Acquisitions - Xcyte Therapies stockholders approve transaction with Cyclacel Group plcMergers & Acquisitions - ZOLL Medical Corporation exercises option to acquire assets of Lifecor, Inc.Mergers & Acquisitions - Zimmer Holdings acquires MedTech S.A.'s intelligent surgical instrument technologyMesothelioma - Cases of mesothelioma with rhabdoid features describedMetabolic Syndrome - Studies add new findings to metabolic syndrome body of knowledgeMetabolic Syndrome Risk Factors - Small dense ow-density lipoprotein might be a risk factor for metabolic syndrome developmentMultiple Myeloma - Changes in multiple myeloma epidemiology in last 30 years reviewedMultiple Sclerosis - FDA extends review period for reintroduction of Tysabri for multiple sclerosisMultiple Sclerosis - Hopes raised for effectiveness of daclizumab for multiple sclerosisMultiple Sclerosis - MxA appears to be a biomarker for IFNP, but there's no evidence of MS roleMycobacterium Bovis Infection - Ca2+/calmodulin and PKA pathways regulate monocyte signaling upon Mycobacterium bovis infectionMycobacterium Tuberculosis Biomarker - Neutral-red is a marker of Mycobacterium tuberculosis virulenceMycobacterium Tuberculosis Pathogenesis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis HBHA triggers receptor-mediated transcytosis without altering tight junction integrityMyeloid Leukemia - Ceflatonin receives U.S. FDA orphan drug designation for treatment of chronic myeloid leukemiaMyocardial Infarction - After myocardial infarction, fibroblast migration is regulated by transient SPARC expressionMyocardial Infarction - Cardiac tamponade occurs in <1% of patients with fibrinolytic-treated acute MIMyocardial Infarction - In acute MI patients, remodeling in culprit lesion is linked to old age and calcificationMyocardial Infarction - In acute MI, increased Tei index suggests absence of adequate coronary reperfusionMyocardial Infarction - Researchers' work adds to myocardial infarction body of knowledgeMyocardial Infarction - Risk score accurately predicts socioeconomic mortality risk differencesMyocardial Infarction - Sex differences may exist for in-hospital mortality following stenting for heart attackMyocardial Ischemia - Stem cells mobilize after myocardial infarction when cell factor is added to treatment regimenNatural Products - Aloe vera leaf gel extract appears to improve the lipid profile of diabetic ratsNatural Products - Antiobesity effect of epigallocatechin gallate from green tea deserves more attentionNatural Products - Apoptosis induced in cancer by dohevanilNatural Products - Cashew waste products and cashew nut shell liquid used as cancer chemopreventive agentsNatural Products - Effects and mechanisms of polyphenolics in cancer reviewedNatural Products - Goat milk oligosaccharides have anti-inflammatory effects in rats with hapten-induced colitisNatural Products - Lung cancer and endothelial cell growth decline in response to Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharideNatural Products - New lignans and cytotoxic constituents isolated from Schisandra propinqua Natural Products - Red grape skin polyphenols disrupt pathological angiogenesisNatural Products - Study shows grip strength increase in patients with tennis elbow who are using astaxanthinNephrogenic Adenoma - Nephrogenic adenoma diagnosed by PAX2Nephrology - Decoy oligonucleotides suppress kidney extracellular matrix gene expression and fibrosisNephrotoxicity - Gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity is alleviated by inflammation and apoptosis inhibitionNeurogenesis - Neurotransmitters determine survival and differentiation of newly generated neuronsNeurology - Even complex first-time febrile seizures unlikely to need emergency neuroimagingNeurology - Researchers take first step toward combining silicon circuits and a mammal's nervous systemNeuropathic Pain - Sangamo Biosciences announces positive Phase 1 results in patients with diabetic neuropathyNeuroscience - Beta-amyloid antibodies reduce oligomers, kinase activation, and tau phosphorylationNeuroscience - Cases of ALS and polyneuropathy resembling CIDP may elucidate disease pathogenesisNeuroscience - Circadian transcription factor DBP functions in hippocampal plasticityNeuroscience - Human neural progenitors deliver glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factorNewborn Screening - Newborn heel-prick screening can open door to treating rare metabolic diseasesNicotine Vaccine - Nicotine's reinforcing effects are reduced by conjugate vaccineNonalcoholic Steatohepatitis - Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis diet and morbid obesity model developedNorovirus Outbreaks - Catering and hospital-related norovirus outbreak strains in Amsterdam not relatedNorovirus Outbreaks - Norovirus genotype variant associated with global gastroenteritis outbreaksNosocomial Infections - Researchers offer hope that MRSA spread can be beaten by vaccinationNosocomial Infections - Studies describe new findings in nosocomial infections researchNucleic Acid Preservation - Lyophilized viral DNA and RNA stable even after prolonged storageObesity & Asthma - Children with asthma were almost 1.5 times more likely to be overweightObesity & Depression - Obesity in adolescence may be related to later depression in young adulthoodObesity Complications - Hospital mortality linked to BMI in mechanically ventilated adults with acute lung injuryObesity Complications - Inflammatory response protein changes do not parallel changes in coronary vasoreactivityObesity Complications - Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease prevalent in obese youth, but severe NASH was uncommonObesity Complications - Sleep increased in obese mice induced by high-fat foodObesity Complications - Weight loss induced cortisol metabolism changes not affected by metabolic syndrome symptomsObesity Control - Weight maintenance in adults should be defined as weight change of <3% of body weightObesity Diagnostics - Radiologists are unlikely to identify or report obesity and obesity-related diseasesObesity Epidemiology - Asian adolescents have a higher trunk to peripheral fat ratio than whitesObesity Epidemiology - Common neuropeptide Y2 receptor gene variant is protective against obesity among Swedish menObesity Epidemiology - Two genes on chromosome 12q24 may be linked to obesity-related phenotypesObesity Pathogenesis - Adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein is obesity and metabolic syndrome-related biomarkerObesity Pathogenesis - Early sexual maturation linked to higher BMI in both boys and girlsObesity Pathogenesis - Food insecurity is less important than low activity and television viewing in youth obesityObesity Pathogenesis - GLUT2 or PGC1 protein expression was not related to cold acclimation or deacclimationObesity Pathogenesis - Gut peptides and central melanocortin system interactions regulate energy homeostasisObesity Pathogenesis - Hepatic leptin resistance due to PTP1B overexpression may lead to diabetes and obesityObesity Pathogenesis - Notch most likely blocks adipogenesis through the induction of Hes-1 homodimersObesity Pathogenesis - Recent findings illuminate research in obesity pathogenesisObesity Pathogenesis - Research in obesity pathogenesis provides new insightsObesity Pathogenesis - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of obesity pathogenesisObesity Pathogenesis - Review concludes idea of hypothalamic feeding and satiety centers is outdatedObesity Pathogenesis - SPC induces human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cell proliferation via JNK activationObesity Pathogenesis - Systemic MCP-1 concentrations are independent of type 2 diabetes or obesity parametersObesity Research - Binge eating disorder may correlate with reduced parasympathetic cardiac controlObesity Research - Low Arc NPY and PeVN somatostatin mRNA expression may play a role in body lengthObesity Therapy - Biliopancreatic diversion led to noticeable reduction in weight and fat gains in ratsObesity Therapy - Data advance knowledge in obesity therapy researchObstetrics - Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome therapies to address thrombosis risk are focus of reviewObstetrics - Low-birth-weight infants may have increased risk of coronary heart disease as adultsObstetrics - March of Dimes analysis shows typical pregnancy now 39 weeks, down from 40 weeksObstetrics - Prenatal genistein in soy reduces obesity in offspringObstetrics - Preterm birth risk may be related to ethnic differences in prepregnancy body mass indexObstetrics - Preterm delivery may be affected by gestational weight changes despite prepregnancy weightObstetrics - Psychological health during pregnancy may be enhanced by physical activityObstetrics - UC Berkeley team helps win approval for life-saving post-partum drug for African womenObstetrics - Uterine fibroid embolization results in good outcomes and improvement in quality of lifeObstetrics - Women uncertain how to take the progestogen-only contraceptive pill correctly, study showsOligonucleotides - Oligonucleotide microarray detects and types human papillomavirusOncology - Cancer metastasis in xenograft models is altered by interleukin-1 blockadeOncology - Lance Armstrong Foundation establishes Survivorship Center of Excellence NetworkOncology - Recent findings in oncology describedOncology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncologyOncology - Studies describe new findings in oncology researchOphthalmology - Corneal neovascularization is diminished upon triamcinolone acetonide administrationOphthalmology - Increased use of computers, portable gadgets leading to more visual fatigue and discomfortOphthalmology - Modified retinopathy of prematurity models establish common angiogenic changesOphthalmology - New guidelines issued for eye disease screening in premature infantsOphthalmology - Patients with serpiginous choroiditis improve with intravenous pulse methylprednisolone therapyOphthalmology - Reports add new data to ophthalmology researchOral Health - Dental benefits may improve health, Delta Dental member survey showsOral Squamous Cell Carcinoma - p53 resistance in oral squamous cell carcinoma cells caused by defect in Ser-46 phosphorylationOrthopedics - Ankle ailments get a leg up with new treatments and techniquesOrthopedics - Ankle arthritis procedures relieve painOrthopedics - Depuy Orthopaedics and actress Angela Lansbury launch knee replacement education campaignOrthopedics - Hip surgery outcomes impacted by age and weight of patientsOrthopedics - Mayo Clinic purchases Cedara software solution for digital orthopedicsOrthopedics - Orthopedic researchers discuss role of gene therapy and stem cells at conferenceOrthopedics - Orthopedic surgeons discuss limb lengthening and deformity correction at conferenceOrthopedics - Smith & Nephew launches new screw to stimulate bone growth after ACL knee reconstructionOrthopedics - Suture anchor for arthroscopic repair of hip launched by Smith & Nephew EndoscopyOsteoarthritis - Imagenetix commissions new study to evaluate Celadrin capsules for knee osteoarthritisOsteoporosis - Bone mineral density is improved with alfacalcidol compared to vitamin D plus calciumOsteoporosis - Growing body of research links lead to osteoporosisOsteoporosis - Osteoporosis risk may be affected by vitamin A activity on retinol in older womenOsteosarcoma - Effect of ethanol on human osteosarcoma examinedOtolaryngology - First clinical guidelines issued for treatment of swimmer's earOvarian Cancer - Ciphergen presents data on novel biomarkers to aid in differential diagnosis of a pelvic massOvarian Cancer - New criteria established to detect ovarian cancer in asymptomatic postmenopausal womenOvarian Cancer - Thalidomide plus topotecan proven effective in ovarian cancer treatment with no added toxicityOveractive Bladder - Indevus completes enrollment in second phase III trial for SANCTURA XRPain Management - Orthopedic surgeons discuss pain relief options after total joint replacement at conferencePain Management - Sodium hyaluronate shown to provide much needed alternative therapy for chronic shoulder painPain Management - Student-led research suggests video games play role in pain reliefPain Management - Wasabi's kick linked to single pain receptorPain Relief - I-Flow reports ON-Q study finds improved outcomes and low infection ratePancreatic Adenocarcinoma - Pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated by low-dose gemcitabinePancreatic Adenocarcinoma - Pancreatic adenocarcinoma treated with gemcitabine and oxaliplatinPancreatic Cancer - Antitumor effects of all-trans-retinoic acid on pancreatic cancer examinedPancreatic Cancer - Cellular origins of pancreatic cancer discussedPancreatic Cancer - Economic burden of pancreatic cancer and disease progression in the U.S. analyzedPancreatic Cancer - Features and management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms describedPancreatic Cancer - Pancreatic cancer RELN pathway disruption identifiedPancreatic Cancer - Pancreatic cancer related to high risk of venous thrombosis after surgeryPancreatitis - Antagonism of CGRP or its receptors may be useful in treating pain from acute pancreatitisParenting - When children behave badly, parents need to learn disciplineParkinson Disease - Parkinson disease may be treated by electric currentPatents - Efoora announces provisional patent filing for VCT+Patents - MIVT files patent application for non-polymeric delivery platform technologyPatents - MedMira files patent for infectious disease over-the-counter testing systemPatents - Metabolon awarded patent for using metabolomics for ALS diagnosis and treatmentPatents - NovaDel issued Canadian patent for oral spray delivery of major classes of pharmaceuticalsPatents - Rigel granted key patents in immunology, virology, and oncologyPatents - U.S. patent granted for intellectual property around use of microbeadsPatient Safety - Guidant receives independent panel report and recommendationsPatient Transport - IBSS introduces SynTrack Mobile Dispatch and Transport for HealthcarePediatric Cardiology - After Fontan operation, site of coronary sinus drainage does not affect flow reserve in long termPediatric Cardiology - Arterial blood flow and autonomic function seem to be independent physiological measures in infantsPediatric Cardiology - Researchers' work adds to pediatric cardiology body of knowledgePediatric Cardiology - Ventricular outflow tract transannular patch was safe, effective without cardiopulmonary bypassPediatric Obesity - Morbidly obese adolescents display a histologic spectrum of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseasePelvic Pain - Pain intensity, disability, and health measures differentiate lumbopelvic pain in pregnancyPenile Cancer - Penile metastasis from other malignancies reviewedPeriampullary Cancer - Periampullary cancer treatment complications examinedPeripheral Vascular Disease - Deep vein thrombosis displays neutrophil-guided vein wall remodeling but not neovascularizationPeripheral Vascular Disease - Researchers' findings advance peripheral vascular disease researchPeripheral Vascular Disease - Therapeutic angiogenesis falls short in ischemic limbs deprived of CD34-positive cellsPersonnel - Abbott announces president Jeffrey M. Leiden to step downPersonnel - Abraxis Oncology names Joseph Hogan VP of U.S. sales and marketingPersonnel - Amarin appoints John Climax as non-executive directorPersonnel - American HealthChoice announces new president of RehabCo divisionPersonnel - Aptuit appoints Stuart Needleman senior directorPersonnel - Ardana appoints Klaus Falk as VP of sales and marketingPersonnel - Ascension Orthopedics appoints Robert Martin as CEOPersonnel - Avigen elects Richard Wallace to board of directorsPersonnel - BioSyntech names new chairman of its board of directorsPersonnel - Carol G. Gallagher, PharmD, to join Anadys Pharmaceuticals as vice president, Commercial AffairsPersonnel - Carol Sipe named senior vice president and general manager of Summit operationsPersonnel - CryoCor announces changes at executive levelPersonnel - Deirdre Y. Gillespie, MD, named CEO of La Jolla Pharmaceutical CompanyPersonnel - Dendreon names Christopher Lockett head of government affairsPersonnel - Digirad's DIS Subsidiary names Michael Keenan as presidentPersonnel - Dr. Kenneth Cummings joins GSI Securitization Ltd. as principal advisor to the boardPersonnel - Dr. Peter Farrell joins Pharmaxis boardPersonnel - Dr. Peter J. Savino joins board of Genaera CorporationPersonnel - E. Anthony Wood elected chairman by LCA-Vision board of directorsPersonnel - Elemental names chief marketing officerPersonnel - Encysive Pharmaceuticals appoints vice president of European OperationsPersonnel - Enkam Pharmaceuticals appoints new executive chairmanPersonnel - Epstein Becker & Green, PC, hires Kevin Ryan for healthcare and life sciencesPersonnel - Euroscreen appoints Jean Combalbert, PhD, as CEOPersonnel - Gary Post of Ambient Advisors, LLC, joins OXIS' board, company announces credit linePersonnel - Genaera appoints Michael J. Gast, MD, PhD, to lead clinical research and developmentPersonnel - Gerber Scientific announces the appointment of Rodney Larson as president, Gerber CoburnPersonnel - GlaxoSmithKline names Patrick Vallance to head drug discoveryPersonnel - Glenn Nedwin, PhD, MBA, cofounder and president of Novozymes, Inc., joins Dyadic InternationalPersonnel - Health Net hires Thomas F. Carrato as program officer, business developmentPersonnel - Henry Ford Health System appoints CEO for new West Bloomfield HospitalPersonnel - IRIDEX appoints Deborah Tomasco new vice president of product innovationPersonnel - Ikonisys names Paul White CFO and VP of business developmentPersonnel - Independent director David D. Stevens named to Wright Medical Group's audit committeePersonnel - InforMedix appoints Larry D. Grant CFOPersonnel - Ingen Technologies, Inc., elects John Finazzo, MD, to board of directorsPersonnel - Innovative Spinal Technologies elects Paul G. Thomas as chairman of the boardPersonnel - Insulet Corp. names Ruthann DePietro vice president of quality and regulatory affairsPersonnel - Intuitive Surgical names Marshall L. Mohr as senior vice president and CFOPersonnel - Jeffrey Black named CFO by clinical laboratory systems company Sysmex AmericaPersonnel - Jeffrey Blumengold named to head healthcare group of Deloitte Financial Advisory ServicesPersonnel - M. Thomas Boon is named VP of Global Sales and Marketing for Del Medical Systems GroupPersonnel - McKesson names Laureen Seeger as general counselPersonnel - Mersana Therapeutics appoints Russell C. Petter and Ullrich S. Schwertschlag as vice presidentsPersonnel - Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Foundation welcomes David Nussbaum as chief development officerPersonnel - Michael K. Inouye named senior vice president, commercial operations, by Telik, Inc.Personnel - MicroIslet appoints Bertram Walls, MD, to board of directorsPersonnel - Microvision adds Marc Onetto to board of directorsPersonnel - Neuralieve names Gary Stroy as CEOPersonnel - Nexa Orthopedics appoints Chris Harber and Jamal Rushdy as vice presidentsPersonnel - Novacea appoints Amar Singh as chief commercialization officerPersonnel - Nursing Spectrum names Steve Hauber as publisher, CEOPersonnel - Nuvelo appoints Shelly D. Guyer as vice president, business development and investor relationsPersonnel - OneWorld Health appoints James H. Hickman and Brenda Rogers as vice presidentsPersonnel - Othera Pharmaceuticals appoints Al Reaves as senior vice president of clinical developmentPersonnel - Pamela Harris, MD, named chief medical officer of VioQuest PharmaceuticalsPersonnel - Paradigm Medical names Luis Mostacero as vice president financePersonnel - QuadraMed VP Laurie A. McBrierty appointed to board of AHIMA foundationPersonnel - Research software company Teranode Corporation names three VPs to management teamPersonnel - Restore Medical appoints Christopher Geyen as chief financial officerPersonnel - Robert Thomas joins The Natural Dentist as senior vice president of salesPersonnel - Rockwood Holdings appoints Timothy McKenna as vice president, investor relations and communicationsPersonnel - Shareholders elected two new members to USHEALTH Group board of directorsPersonnel - Stephen P. Tomasovic, PhD, named VP, academic affairs, by M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterPersonnel - Warren D. Stowell named CEO of wireless heart monitor developer Telzuit Medical TechnologiesPersonnel - Wright Medical Group names Gary D. Henley president and CEOPharmaceutical Research - Pharma companies see need for special copromotion training for sales staff but most do not offerPharmaceutical Research - Rosuvastatin enhanced apoB degradation in insulin resistant and metabolic dyslipidemia modelPhilanthropy - $20M gift establishes new model for cancer immunotherapyPhilanthropy - Columbia to launch new Neuroscience Center in New York City with largest gift in University historyPhilanthropy - Gloria and Emilio Estefan give $1 million gift to U. of Miami paralysis program for clinical trialsPhilanthropy - West Coast Bank donates $25,000 to build Providence Newberg Medical CenterPhysiology - Multiple signalling pathways are involved in skeletal muscle cell glucose uptakePhysiology - Oxidative metabolism of linoleic acid modulates PPAR-beta/delta suppression of PPAR-gamma activityPineal Parenchymal Tumors - Lesions of pineal region analyzedPlastic Surgery - Hip and buttock implants enhance feminine contours for HIV/AIDS patientsPlatelet Aggregation - Immunoglobulin G plays a role in Streptococcus sanguis -induced platelet aggregationPneumococcal Vaccine - C-reactive protein assesses pneumococcal conjugate vaccine efficacy in preventing pneumoniaPneumococcal Vaccine - Pneumococcal vaccine efficacy depends on Fc gamma receptor IIa polymorphismPneumococcal Vaccines - New findings in pneumococcal vaccines describedPneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia - Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia occurs in immunosuppressive disease and therapiesPolycystic Ovary Syndrome - New findings in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailedPolycystic Ovary Syndrome - New research in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailedPolycystic Ovary Syndrome - Polycystic ovary syndrome may be associated with reduced leptin receptor levelsPolycystic Ovary Syndrome - Recent findings in polycystic ovary syndrome describedPolymers - New biodegradable polymers show drug delivery potentialPostnatal Depression - Postnatal depression is not related to prenatal fish consumption/postnatal omega-3 statusPredictive Medicine - Indiana paving the way to healthy communities with predictive health studyPregnancy Termination - Pregnancy termination after cesarean section is not associated with higher morbidityPrimary Ciliary Dyskinesia - Immunofluorescence analysis has strong potential as a diagnostic tool in PCDPrison Health - Inadequate medical information systems impede TB control and evaluation efforts in jailsProbiotics - Scientists examine methods to enhance probiotics and boost friendly bacteriaProduct Licensing - ASKA and Takeda sign license agreement for generic chemoprotective agent dimesna in JapanProduct Licensing - Genetic testing company Tm Bioscience acquires sepsis biomarkers from Sirius GenomicsProduct Licensing - Idenix announces licensing of valopicitabine (NM283) by NovartisProduct Licensing - Norwood licenses additional significant Epi-Lasik patent portfolioProduct Licensing - Noxxon Pharma signs alliance with Pfizer for NOX-B11 Spiegelmer for obesityProduct Licensing - Orthovita enters license agreement with Angiotech for Vitagel surgical hemostatProduct Licensing - Praecis Pharmaceuticals announces agreement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. to identify drug candidatesProduct Licensing - Private Media Group and Zemtex Medical sign licensing agreement for Private condomsProduct Licensing - Ranbaxy purchases rights and assets to Senetek's autoinjector deviceProfessional Education - Medical education more of a spending priority for smaller companies, report indicatesProfessional Education - MedsiteCME now includes educational roundtables, monographs, and teleconferencingProfessional Education - NetworkOmni offers scholarships for cultural competence trainers for health careProfessional Education - Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation announces six new nursing education initiativesProfessional Safety - Perioperative RNs concerned about surgical glove punctures, AORN Congress survey showsProgenitor Cells - AKT induces erythroid-cell maturation of fetal liver progenitor cellsPrognostics - Findings in prognostics provide new insightsPrognostics - Recent findings in prognostics provide new insightsProstate Cancer - Apoptosis induced in prostate carcinoma by histone deacetylase inhibitors via caspase activityProstate Cancer - Data advance knowledge in prostate cancer researchProstate Cancer - Factors contributing to high prostate cancer incidence in New Jersey clarifiedProstate Cancer - Findings advance knowledge in prostate cancer researchProstate Cancer - New data illuminates research in prostate cancerProstate Cancer - Pelvic lymph node metastasis in prostate cancer predicted by endorectal and phased-array MRIProstate Cancer - Progression of prostatic adenocarcinoma related to overexpression of Pim-1Prostate Cancer - Prostate adenocarcinoma is marked by changes in matriptase biomarkersProstate Cancer - Prostate adenocarcinomas may use peritumoral lymphatic vessels to metastasizeProstate Cancer - Prostate cancer evaluated using image registration and segmentation toolsProstate Cancer - Prostate cancer in the transition zone diagnosed by conventional MRI with T2-weighted imagingProstate Cancer - Prostate cancer mortality linked to crop patterns in U.S. Northern Plain statesProstate Cancer - Prostate cancer stage and grade missing in Maryland surveillance data, 1992-1997Prostate Cancer - Prostate cancer staged by laparoscopic sentinel lymph node dissectionProstate Cancer - Prostate cancer treated with estramustine phosphate, ifosfamide, and cisplatinProstate Cancer - Reports add new data to prostate cancer researchProstate Cancer - Researchers find genetic prostate cancer indicatorsProstate Cancer - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancerProstate Cancer - Studies advance knowledge in prostate cancer researchProstate Treatment - Prostate treatment decisions based on perception more than factProteomics - C-reactive protein induces VCAM-1 gene expression through NF-kappa B activationProteomics - Fibrin attachment by Staphylococcus aureus is mediated by factor XIIIaProteomics - Findings describe new data in proteomics researchProteomics - Histamine H1 -R signaling is independent of POMC-MC4-R complex in regulating adiposityProteomics - In Marfan syndrome, matrix metalloproteinase-1 may be dysregulated by fibrillin fragmentationProteomics - New findings in proteomics describedProteomics - Prostacyclin receptor loop mediates interaction with G alpha s proteinProteomics - Proteome and transcriptome markers of autoimmune diabetes risk identifiedProteomics - Studies describe new findings in proteomics researchProteomics - Thyroid-disrupting chemicals can be discerned using transport proteinsPsoriasis - Isotechnika announces preliminary data from phase III ISA247 psoriasis trialPublic Health - Canadian Institutes of Health Research release casebooks about turning research into actionPulmonary Aspergillosis Therapy - Micafungin has moderate efficacy against pulmonary aspergillosisPulmonary Tuberculosis - Macrophage and T cell apoptosis related to pulmonary tuberculosis protection or diseaseQuality Assurance - PSivida announces drug delivery device certified to be GMP equivalent to E.U. standardsQuality Assurance - WuXi PharmaTech's Shanghai animal facility receives accreditation from government officeQuality of Life - Advanced cancer quality of life might improve via multidisciplinary interventionRabies Outbreaks - Rabies outbreaks in Canada due primarily to persistence of regional variantRabies Vaccine - Rabies DNA vaccine induces long-lasting neutralizing antibodies and protectionRadiation Therapy - Hitachi receives FDA clearance for PROBEAT proton beam therapy systemReconstructive Surgery - Ischemia and circulation improve following angiogenic induction in replanted limbsRectal Cancer - Gossypiboma identified as an incidentalomaRectal Cancer - Rectal cancer staging with endoscopic ultrasound is less accurate after chemoradiationRectal Cancer - Research in rectal cancer provides new insightsRenal Cell Carcinoma - Caveolin-1 immunohistochemical analysis differentiates renal cell carcinoma from renal oncocytomaRenal Cell Carcinoma - Renal cell carcinoma should be treated by elective nephron sparing surgeryRenal Disease - Chronic glomerulonephritis may stem from enzyme-linked angiogenesisRenal Disease - Lupus nephritis can be monitored with urinary biomarkersRespiratory Medicine - Allergic fungal sinusitis in children requires aggressive treatmentRespiratory Medicine - Asthma severity correlates with angiogenic factors in childrenRespiratory Medicine - Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease harbor excess endothelial progenitorsRespiratory Medicine - U.S. FDA approves Flovent HFA inhalation aerosol for children ages 4 to 11Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Respiratory syncytial virus infects monocyte-derived dendritic cellsRestenosis - TAXUS stents superior to brachytherapy in the treatment of in-stent restenosis, study reportsRetinoic Receptors - Retinoid X receptor ligand binding dynamics clarifiedRetinopathy - Ocular angiogenesis is minimized by diced small interfering RNAs targeting VEGFRheumatic Disease - Patients with ankylosing spondylitis show impaired endothelial functionRheumatoid Arthritis - EntreMed's preclinical data supports 2ME2's DMARD activity in rheumatoid arthritisRheumatoid Arthritis - In rheumatoid arthritis patients, preclinical atherosclerosis is prevalentRotavirus - Rotavirus and virus-like particles' protective efficacy is affected by multiple factorsRotavirus Vaccine - Rhesus rotavirus-based tetravalent vaccine can be administered neonatallySARS Research - Organic compounds found effective in blocking replication of SARS virusSARS Vaccine - Anti-SARS-CoV immunity is induced by a novel CpG oligodeoxynucleotideSalivary Gland Tumors - Salivary gland tumors express human kallikrein 6Schistosomiasis - Schistosoma mansoni antigen induces partial protectionSchizophrenia - Schizophrenia is associated with altered gene expression in the amygdalaSendai Virus - T cell epitopes of Sendai virus are not solely responsible for viral clearanceSexual & Reproductive Health - Sexual function following pancreas and kidney transplant may be improvedSleep Apnea - Metformin improves sleep apnea, showing that insulin resistance may impair ventilation controlSleep Apnea - Sleep apnea is treatable, but often undiagnosedSleep Disorders - Increase in overweight may be linked to reduced physical activity in children with sleep disordersSmallpox Vaccines - New data illuminates research in smallpox vaccinesSolid Tumors - Children with solid tumors could be treated by cefixime administered with oral irinotecanSolid Tumors - Outcome of solid tumors treated by bortezomib in combination with docetaxel assessedSpermatogenesis - Spermatogonial stem cells undergo anchorage-independent self-renewal division in cultureSpinal Cord Injury - Combined nerve graft and growth factor treatment facilitates catecholaminergic fiber regrowthSports Medicine - Rodeo cowboys bounce back quicker after suffering whiplashSports Medicine - Torn knee ligaments may be healed through tissue regenerationStaffing - Long-term care providers address immigration debate with eye toward industry employment needsStaffing - Medical Staffing Solutions to provide clinical staffing for Atlantic City, New Jersey hospitalStaffing - Roche goes online to coordinate global recruitmentStaphylococcus Vaccine - Staphylococcus vaccine may be derived from a peptide isolated from a phage libraryStatins - Research add new data to statins body of knowledgeStatins - Researchers describe findings in statins studiesStatins - Studies add new findings to statins body of knowledgeStem Cell Research - Adult central nervous system stem cells express aquaporin channelsStem Cell Research - Adult neural stem cell self-renewal suppressed by p53Stem Cell Research - Adult stem cells improve cardiac function and blood flow in patients with heart diseaseStem Cell Research - Aldagen's product used to isolate stem cells from cord bloodStem Cell Research - Apoptotic cell transfusion may be useful in graft-versus-host diseaseStem Cell Research - Cerebellar neuron precursors generated from embryonic stem cellsStem Cell Research - Clonal amniotic fluid-derived stem cells express MSC and NSC characteristicsStem Cell Research - Embryonic neural stem cells can be visualized using Hes promoters in transgenic miceStem Cell Research - Expanded mesenchymal stem cells exhibit neuroepithelial or neural precursor cell markersStem Cell Research - Gata2 plus Sca1 expression defines hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow nicheStem Cell Research - Genomic data can be used to improve outcome of allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantsStem Cell Research - Hematopoietic stem cells modeled for autologous transplantationStem Cell Research - Human embryonic stem cells require minimum nutritional mix to growStem Cell Research - Jagged1 enhances differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells into cardiomyocytesStem Cell Research - La protein required for development and establishment of embryonic stem cellsStem Cell Research - Moraga Biotechnology Corp. discovers a primitive embryonic-like stem cell in adult tissuesStem Cell Research - Muscle tissue formation from skeletal muscle stem cells is age dependentStem Cell Research - Notch, epidermal growth factor receptor and beta 1-integrin pathways coordinated in NSCsStem Cell Research - Progenitor cell differentiation is stimulated by thrombin and protease-activated receptor-1Stem Cell Research - Skeletal muscle-derived progenitor cells exhibit neural competenceStem Cell Research - Somatic cells reprogrammed by embryonic stem cell cytoplastStem Cell Research - Stem cell treatment succeeds in spinal cord-injured ratsStem Cell Research - Transplanted embryonic stem cells regenerate infarcted myocardiumStem Cell Research - Umbilical cord matrix cells have properties of primitive pluripotent stem cellsStem Cell Transplantation - C-reactive protein release patterns after ASCT correlate with leukemic relapseStem Cell Transplantation - CMV reactivation after SCT associated with stronger humoral dominated immune responseStem Cell Transplantation - Growth-chart-based evaluation stratifies children with inadequate growth after SCTStem Cell Transplantation - IL-7R alpha polymorphisms related to treatment-related mortality after SCTStem Cell Transplantation - Long-term donor health associated with recipient stem cell transplantation outcomeStem Cell Transplantation - Researchers' findings advance stem cell transplantation researchStem Cell Transplantation - Researchers' work adds to stem cell transplantation body of knowledgeStomach Cancer - U.S. FDA approves use of docetaxel injection in combination for advanced stomach cancerStroke - Harmful enzymes may be key to stroke recoveryStroke - Stroke risk is increased in men with metabolic syndromeStroke - Studies describe new findings in stroke researchStrongyloides Stercoralis - Strongyloides stercoralis infection rate is higher in HTLV-1-infected patientsSuperficial Cancer - Treatment of superficial cancer by endoscopic mucosal resection evaluatedSurgical Technology - Civco launches new tissue collection device for use during transurethral surgerySurgical Technology - Conmed's subsidiary launches new powered surgical instrument systemsSurgical Technology - Crush stenting of bifurcation lesions is associated with reduced side branch restenosisSurgical Technology - Feasibility of erection- and ejaculation-preserving cystectomy assessedSurgical Technology - Findings describe new data in surgical technology researchSurgical Technology - Omni-Tract Surgical introduces surgical retractor designed to aid standardizationSurgical Technology - OsteoBiologics and Alphatec Spine announce domestic distribution agreement for spine productsSurgical Technology - Over 1,000 total knee surgeries performed with Plus Orthopaedics' computer-assisted surgery systemSurgical Technology - Recent findings in surgical technology describedSurgical Technology - Research in surgical technology provides new insightsSurgical Technology - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of surgical technologySurgical Technology - Texas hospital to install BrainSuiteiMRI in its neurosurgical operating roomSurgical Technology - U.S. FDA clears Wright's custom biocomposite bone graft extender for use in spineTanning Beds - Small study points to addictive effects of frequent tanningTelemedicine - Article suggests tele-transfer of digital images from exams can reduce vision lossTesticular Cancer - Causes of male infertility investigatedTetanus Toxoid - Oral tetanus toxoid vesicular delivery induces systemic and mucosal immunityThyroid Cancer - Coexistent anaplastic and differentiated thyroid carcinoma studiedThyroid Disease - Vascular and renal function in experimental thyroid disorders are focus of reviewTissue Engineering - Bilayered scaffold suitable for skin equivalent tissue engineeringTissue Engineering - Biocompatible dural substitute replaces biological tissue without causing incompatibilityTissue Engineering - Bone tumors were treated with tissue-engineered osteogenic ceramic implantsTissue Engineering - Collagen-glycosaminoglycan matrix developed for heart valve tissue engineeringTissue Engineering - Ice-free cryopreservation method for storing tissue-engineered blood vessels has advantagesTissue Engineering - Keratinocytes cultured without external supplements in conditioned media and feeder gelTissue Engineering - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of tissue engineeringTissue Growth - Student creates material with multi-patterned surface to study tissue growthTissue Sterilization - Clearant announces pre-mixed radioprotectant solution for CLEARANT PROCESS tissue sterilizationTobacco Use - Lung cancer cells express hepatocyte growth factor upon nicotine exposureTobacco Use - New wave of tobacco use in urban India among grade school-aged childrenTobacco Use - Pennsylvania study shows low nicotine Quest cigarettes give smokers false sense of safetyTobacco Use - Smoking behavior response to nicotine influence may vary by genderTotal Body Irradiation - Hematopoietic stem cell senescence selectively induced by total body irradiationToxoplasmosis Vaccines - Researchers describe findings in toxoplasmosis vaccines studiesTransplant Medicine - Data advance knowledge in transplant medicine researchTransplant Medicine - Positive results reported in animal diabetes experiments of pancreatic xenotransplantationTransplant Medicine - Reports advance knowledge in transplant medicine researchTransplant Medicine - Research add new data to transplant medicine body of knowledgeTransplant Medicine - Tissue transplantation case could create donation backlashTransplant Medicine - Unrelated cord blood transplant is an alternative for adults lacking HLA-matched donorTrypanosoma Cruzi Pathogenesis - Trypanosoma cruzi infection induces vascular smooth muscle cell proliferationTuberculosis - Mycobacterium tuberculosis assay for peptide-induced interferon production has been evaluatedTuberculosis - Antibiotics may be creating drug-resistant tuberculosisTuberculosis - New York researchers' development may lead to new drugs for tuberculosisTuberculosis - Tuberculosis vaccination regimen efficacy is influenced by timeTuberculosis Therapy - Linezolid active against multidrug-resistant tuberculosis but may cause peripheral neuropathyTuberculosis Vaccines - Studies describe new findings in tuberculosis vaccines researchTumorigenesis - How to decrease p27(Kip1) levels during tumor development discussedTurner Syndrome - Turner syndrome may increase risk of hypertensive disorders after oocyte implantationType 1 Diabetes - Cerebral glutamate metabolism during hypoglycemia in TID may play role in autonomic failureType 2 Diabetes - Clinical nephropathy is a predictor of early and late mortality in type 2 diabetesType 2 Diabetes - Diabetes risk may be lowered by dietary exchange to high-fiber breadType 2 Diabetes - In polycystic ovary syndrome patients, method to identify diabetes risk has been identifiedType 2 Diabetes - PhytoMedical enters into expanded collaborative agreement for type 2 diabetes compoundType 2 Diabetes - Type 2 diabetes does not appear to be associated with dietary lycopene/tomato-based foodsUpper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer - Monitoring alcohol consumption in patients with upper aerodigestive tract cancer recommendedUterine Cancer - Laparoscopic surgery is beneficial for uterine cancer, studies revealVaccine Delivery - Mucosal delivery of adjuvant-bound antigens is achieved using food-grade bacteriaVector Development - Human peritoneal mesothelial cell growth factor expression is inhibited by shRNAVector Development - Recent findings in vector development describedVirology - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of virologyWomen’s Health - Women's health findings presented at national gynecologic conferenceWound Healing - Gene therapy stimulates angiogenesis in healing woundsYersinia Pestis - Yersinia pestis host adaptation and virulence can enable systemic and fatal diseaseZoonosis - Bacterial disease leptospirosis can be health threat to canines and humans, vet warns
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