Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . July 10th, 2005
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European Society for Human Genetics - Geneticists oppose singling out Jewish women in European patent
Guys Hospital, London - Mycobacterium simiae cause of peritoneal dialysis peritonitis in HIV patient
Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana - Axillary recurrence rate in breast cancer patients estimated
Natl Inst Advanced Ind Sci & Tech, Hyogo - ABCG2 transporter functionally expressed in neural stem/progenitor cells
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - 2005 Komen breast cancer Race For The Cure draws thousands to National Mall
Aarhus University - Chlamydia pneumoniae Cpn0796 examined, nature of secretion defined
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx - Recent findings illuminate research in breast cancer
Allgemeines Krankenhaus Altona - Radiofrequency ablation with osteoplasty can resolve pain
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - Medical device firm to acquire Ovion
Ascend Therapeutics - Study of 4-hydroxytamoxifen gel published in Journal of Clinical Oncology
AVI BioPharma, Inc. - Positive results reported with Neugene antisense drugs
Birmingham Women's Hospital - TVS doesn't aid diagnosis of endometrial pathology in women taking tamoxifen
Bridgeport Hospital - Researchers' findings advance breast cancer research
Brigham & Women's Hospital - Conditions predisposing to anti-MUC1 antibodies protect against ovarian cancer
California Coalition for Reproductive Freedom - Hundreds of activists rally for reproductive freedom
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland - Tumor cells take up tailor-made self-assembled polyelectrolyte shells
Cedara Software Corp. - Cedara B-CAD receives U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance
Clear Passage Therapies - Wurn Technique infertility treatment now available in Midwest U.S.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Effects of magnetic-activated cell sorting on sperm motility evaluated
Columbia University, New York - Binge eating downregulates plasma ghrelin
Columbia University, New York - New research in the area of polycystic ovary syndrome detailed
Columbia University, New York - Recent findings in cancer screening provide new insights
Cook Univ. of N. Queensland, Townsville - Posterior colporrhaphy with mesh is effective short-term treatment
Cornell University - Studies advance knowledge in obstetrics research
Cytyc Corp. - Company announces first ThinPrep Imaging System placement in Asia
Dartmouth Medical School - Well-child visits can uncover maternal depression
Eli Lilly & Co. - Researchers' work adds to osteoporosis body of knowledge
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA - Company submits PMA for CR mammography
Fukuoka University - Researchers describe findings in breast cancer studies
Georgetown University, Washington, DC - Side effects reduce low-income Latinas' inclination to join clinical trials
Hadassah Hebrew University, Jerusalem - Researchers describe findings in obstetrics studies
Harvard University - Basal epithelial phenotype is more frequent in interval breast cancers
Hopital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris - Potential clinical uses of human prolactin receptor antagonists studied
iCAD, Inc. - CAD detection systems provider partners for resale of fee-for-procedure product
INSERM U488, Le Kremlin Bicetre - Progesterone-binding protein studied, expression and up-regulation clarified
INSERM UMR599, Marseille - Findings describe new data in breast cancer research
Institute for Regenerative Medicine - Small study shows advanced heart failure patients improve with stem cell therapy
Institute of Psychiatry, London - Studies add new findings to obstetrics body of knowledge
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen's INGN 241 activates tumor selective cell death pathways
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen's INGN 241 effective against multiple cancers in preclinical studies
Johns Hopkins University - Home test kits highly effective against STD
Juntendo University - Leptin regulation in children with anorexia nervosa investigated
Kanazawa University, Ishikawa - Ephrin-A1 causes poor outcomes in alpha-fetoprotein-producing liver cancer
Kanazawa University, Ishikawa - Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of enzymology
Le Dantec University, Dakar - Direct volumetric measurements correlate with flow cytometry for CD4 measurement
Leiden University - Insulin-like growth factor deficiency retards intrauterine and postnatal growth
Liaquat Univ. of Medicine & Health Science, Sindh - Birth-attendant training improves perinatal and maternal health in Pakistan
Lilly Corp. Center - Cost-effectiveness of prophylactic LMW heparin in pregnant women assessed
Loyola University, Maywood - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of hypertension
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Research add new data to gene silencing body of knowledge
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston - D2-40 and podoplanin specific/sensitive markers of malignant mesothelioma
MacroPore Biosurg Inc. - Bone induction by AdBMP-2/collagen implants shows promise
Mario Negri Institute, Bergamo - Circulating VEGF correlates with ovarian cancer progression in study models
Masimo - Research focuses on treatment of subclinical perinatal infections
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Human milk may represent a rich source of novel classes of therapeutic agents
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston - Lipodystrophy-related symptoms impair quality of life in HIV-infected patients
McMaster University, Hamilton - Depression associated with diminished quality-of-life among HIV-infected persons
Medical University of Berlin - Deregulated genes are not breast cancer factors in WAP-SVT/t transgenic animals
Medical University of Vienna - Missing receptor molecule causes tumor growth
Merck & Co. Inc. - Cell proliferation signature linked to extremely poor outcome in breast cancer
Merz Inc. - BOTOX approved for hyperhydrosis treatment in Germany
Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta - CRP can influence gene expressions in vascular endothelium
Mukogawa Women's University - Mother's body mass index associated with son's waist circumference
Myriad Genetics Laboratories Inc. - Reports advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Nanjing University - 3-D cervical pedicle locator guides pedical screw insertion
Nascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company announces dry eye syndrome clinical trial fully enrolled
National Detection Clinics Ltd. - Breast cancer detection clinic enters alliance with pharma company
National University of Singapore - Polybrominated diphenyl ethers determined in maternal adipose tissue
New York University - Androgen receptor associated protein examined, prostate expression defined
Northwestern University, Evanston - Health status using item response theory evaluated
Norwegian Radium Hospital, Oslo - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of oncology
NuVasive, Inc. - Medical device company acquires assets for cervical plate technology
NV Organon, Oss - NuvaRing active ingredients don't interact with antibiotics
Obstetrics - Midwives to lobby U.S. Congress for Medicare reimbursement equity
Ohio State University - Arm swelling common among young patients
Ohio State University - Researchers' work adds to breast cancer body of knowledge
Oulu University - Initial low response predicts poor outcome in IVF/ICSI
PerkinElmer Inc. - Licensing agreement signed for new maternal health marker
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association - Supermodel to serve as national spokesperson for RESOLVE
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital - Positions for combined spinal-epidural anesthesia for C-section compared
Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London - Laser treatment reduces severity of facial hirsutism, improves QOL
Spanish Council for Scientific Research, Madrid - Sodium-rich carbonated mineral water doesn't affect women's bone health
St. Josephs Reg Medical Center, Paterson - Stevens-Johnson syndrome may be induced by HIV pregnant women taking antibiotics
Sungkyunkwan University - Pap smear useful in cytomorphological tumor analysis
The Endocrine Society - New treatments to enhance quality of life for women presented at conference
The Endocrine Society - Researchers present findings on men's health issues at conference
Trudeau Institute, Saranac Lake - Prophylactic vaccination must target virus at the site of infection
U.S. National Cancer Institute - New research in the area of cancer vaccines detailed
U.S. National Cancer Institute - Plasmacytoid DC may have an immunogenic effect in setting of VLP vaccination
U.S. National Institutes of Health - Study examined plasma IL-6 levels of patients with major depressive disorder
Univ. of Newcastle Upon Tyne - Cancer drug could aid premature labor
Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona - Tetanus toxin found to have therapeutic properties
University College London - Studies add new findings to neuroscience body of knowledge
University Hospital Dr. Peset, Valencia - Diagnosis, management, prognosis of vaginal mesh erosion addressed
University of Adelaide - Treating pregnancy-related diabetes is a win-win for mom and baby
University of Antwerp - Women's normal urinary flow pattern doesn't exclude voiding pathology
University of British Columbia - Researchers' work adds to chlamydia vaccines body of knowledge
University of California, San Francisco - Combination antiretroviral therapy reduces T cell activation in CSF and blood
University of Chile - Neocortical and visuo-spatial activities studied, effect of malnutrition shown
University of Florida - Heart rate changes tied to depression in women
University of Groningen Hospital - Researchers' findings advance ovarian cancer research
University of Illinois - Dietary soy protein, isoflavones don't affect bone, may adversely effect uterus
University of Iowa - Social support linked to prognostic marker for ovarian cancer
University of Iowa - Species associated with recurrent episodes tend to be less azole susceptible
University of Kansas - Dexamethasone use in early pregnancy poses IUGR risk
University of Kansas - New diagnostic system could become international standard
University of Manchester - Aromatase inhibitors compared to antiestrogens
University of Massachusetts, Amherst - Diets rich in calcium and vitamin D may decrease risk of PMS
University of Nebraska - Clinical trial to evaluate vaccine made from patient's dendritic cells
University of North Carolina - Neural tube defects examined, peptide-mediated protection revealed
University of Paris - Once- and twice-weekly matricial estradiol transdermal systems compared
University of Pavia - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of hematology
University of Perugia - Urologists recommend vaginal wall sling for SUI patients with ISD
University of Pittsburgh - Coadministration of mifepristone, misoprostol is safe up to 49 days gestation
University of Pittsburgh - Reports advance knowledge in hormone replacement therapy research
University of Rochester - Acustimulation wrist bands don't relieve chemotherapy-induced nausea
University of Rochester - Obese patients may be undertreated
University of Southern California - Lowering resistance to insulin may delay or prevent onset of diabetes
University of Southern Denmark, Odense - Study finds alendronate comparably cost effective to other therapies
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Heat-shock protein 70 regimen can prime protective immune responses in neonates
University of Texas, Galveston - Variables affected accuracy and false-negative rate of sentinel node biopsy
University of Turin, Orbassano - DNA vaccination/BAT combo protects against incipient carcinomas
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Ability to mass produce HPV may lead to gains against cervical cancer
University of Wurzburg - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of cardiology
University of Zagreb - Prognostic significance of clinicopathologic parameters determined
Valencia Institute of Infertility Foundation - Researchers' findings advance assisted reproduction research
Washington University - Fluoroscopically-guided extraforaminal block relatively safe
Wayne State University, Detroit - Researchers report details of new studies and findings in the area of imaging
Wesleyan University, MIddletown - Neuronal apoptosis examined, oxidative damage and defective DNA repair revealed
World Health Organization - Grant may help accelerate HPV vaccine development
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