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• CDC studies report factors underlying high HIV rates among gay, bisexual men August 19, 2002
• Gender response to HIV therapy is similar, but women experience more side effects August 7, 2002
• Number of U.S. AIDS cases remain stable after recent declines August 7, 2002
• Zimbabwean women very willing to use diaphragms as potential HIV prevention method August 7, 2002
• HIV infections in U.S. newborns decline 80% since 1991 August 5, 2002
• New low-cost technologies offer practical solutions for developing world August 5, 2002

• Global youth project tailors prevention messages to different social and political contexts April 16, 2003

• Pan American conference opens with summons to strengthen struggle against AIDS October 21, 2002

• Annan calls for 50% increase in annual spending to fight HIV/AIDS November 13, 2002

• HIV more deadly among minorities November 19, 2003

• New CDC-funded HIV program at UNC integrates treatment with prevention November 24, 2003
• Global fight against AIDS requires more than drug cocktails May 21, 2003
• AIDS vaccine developed at Emory, NIH moves to clinical trials February 12, 2003
• U.N., sex workers hold first-ever talks to find ways to halt spread of HIV/AIDS February 12, 2003
• New book explores how communication can combat HIV/AIDS January 13, 2003
• Annan urges greater global efforts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS December 11, 2002
• Los Alamos researchers recommend AIDS vaccine strategies August 12, 2002
• Greater prevention efforts could be cure for rising cost of HIV treatment July 24, 2002

• HIV drugs not causing rise in vascular disease March 10, 2003
• Guidelines issued for metabolic complications related to HIV & antiretrovirals December 4, 2002

• NDA submitted as treatment for weight loss in AIDS patients July 28, 2004
• New drug enfuvirtide shows promise against drug-resistant HIV infection June 16, 2003
• New medication model helps patients maintain rigorous schedule May 26, 2003
• FDA approves first drug in new class April 7, 2003
• New HIV vaccine holds promise of global effectiveness December 9, 2002
• New protease inhibitor held HIV at undetectable levels for 4 years October 21, 2002
• HIV medication adherence worsens following September 11 attacks September 30, 2002
• New compound may immobilize AIDS virus, certain radionuclides September 9, 2002
• Successful implementation of pilot study for HIV antiretroviral therapy in Uganda July 31, 2002
• New drug combinations help patients whose HIV develops resistance after several different treatments July 29, 2002

• Sex workers in Mexico-U.S. border regions potential source for HIV/AIDS spread January 15, 2003

• HIV vaccine candidate trial begins in 18 cities around the world October 15, 2003

• Viral resistance to entry inhibitors limited November 6, 2002

• HAART appears to have caused biological shift towards more treatable disease July 2, 2003

• NIH grant to be used to develop novel anti-HIV therapeutics April 19, 2004

• The Wilms tumor gene screens for residual acute myeloid leukemia July 19, 2004

• New anesthesia for morbidly obese patients with aortic aneurysm described November 17, 2003

• Salmonella enterica Typhi vaccine protects against H. pylori infection November 6, 2002

• Men and women have similar outcomes from early invasive treatment January 20, 2003

• PCR analysis can aid Aspergillus niger endocarditis diagnosis in AML patients February 23, 2004

• Hot pepper chemical links tongue to heart September 24, 2003
• New regional initiative established to improve care September 24, 2003
• VA care for mentally ill heart attack patients shows little disparity March 12, 2003
• New study ties moderate beer drinking to lower heart attack risk January 22, 2003
• Trial opens new possibilities for improving survival with novel drug December 11, 2002
• MRI can predict risk of heart attacks November 18, 2002
• Exhaustion's effect on blood increases risk October 30, 2002
• More patients diagnosed with heart attack under new definition August 14, 2002
• Use of statins right after heart attack only effective in patients with high cholesterol July 22, 2002

• Treatment for cocaine addiction may reduce HIV risk June 18, 2003
• Cocaine use linked to poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients July 31, 2002

• Fat tissue distribution affects adolescent diabetes and atherosclerosis risks August 13, 2003

• FDA establishes task force on consumer health information for better nutrition February 3, 2003
• FDA establishes office of combination products January 20, 2003

• New theory suggests that human metabolism works like a Pachinko pinball machine August 20, 2003
• Study highlights value of nurses for identifying problems May 7, 2003
• One in four hospital prescribing errors 'potentially serious' December 30, 2002

• New CAP decision-support tool for PDAs introduced March 22, 2004

• MIT helps unlock life-extending secrets of calorie restriction January 26, 2004
• Don't worry. You're not old - just ill January 14, 2004
• Age-related muscle loss linked to protein interplay December 17, 2003
• Can walking poles help older people? November 26, 2003
• CD8 T, CD16 NK have different telomere shortening rates, telomerase activity September 29, 2003
• Key brain link in associative learning directly observed September 15, 2003
• How old mice get bright again August 18, 2003
• Mood disorders, financial problems, relationships boost suicide risk May 21, 2003
• Why do the elderly fall? The answer could save lives January 13, 2003
• New imaging technique may help explain cognitive decline October 7, 2002

• Can dogs anticipate seizures in children with epilepsy? July 12, 2004

• How and when, not only how much, you drink is important to liver health June 30, 2003

• The demon drink remains largely unaddressed by public health efforts April 26, 2004
• For problem drinkers, checkup is in the mail July 22, 2002

• FDA approves BOTOX for treatment of severe underarm sweating August 16, 2004

• FDA approves new chewable formulation of Zyrtec April 12, 2004

• Carbohydrate-based particles are better adjuvant than alum for allergy vaccines February 12, 2003

• Men and women respond similarly to upper respiratory irritants November 24, 2003
• Few effective treatments exist for common allergies April 7, 2003

• New vaccines against Alzheimer's targeting truncated beta-amyloid peptides August 20, 2003

• New study may explain how fats damage neurons March 10, 2004
• Low free testosterone levels linked to AD in older men February 16, 2004
• New technique detects earliest signs of cognitive decline in healthy people December 17, 2003
• New vaccine tested in animals may hold hope for patients December 3, 2003
• PET scan improves ability to predict dementia November 26, 2003
• New model of enzyme may help refine future AD treatments November 19, 2003
• CBP binding transcriptional repressor inhibited by PS1FAD mutations November 3, 2003
• New research technique provides unique glimpse into mind-disabling disease October 22, 2003
• FDA-approved drugs shown to lower disease-related protein levels in mice August 27, 2003
• The microglial receptor CD36 binds beta-amyloid, initiates inflammatory response August 25, 2003
• New theory of cell death proposed August 20, 2003
• Eye changes may offer way to monitor disease progress April 28, 2003
• X-rays yield mechanism of new drug March 19, 2003
• MIT physicists play role in uncovering strings of toxic proteins February 3, 2003
• PET scans can help diagnosis, treatment December 16, 2002

• New editor named to professional journal January 6, 2003

• New study demonstrates the benefits of intensive statin therapy April 7, 2004

• Web-based guidelines established for top respiratory killer June 16, 2004

• Researcher reports on advances in treatment of a leading parasitic killer May 7, 2003

• New biomarker study seeks faster and more accurate ALS diagnosis February 23, 2004
• New findings are a window into the late stages of ALS February 23, 2004
• New genetic cause of Lou Gehrig disease identified July 21, 2003
• Gene discovery may shed light on carpel tunnel syndrome and ALS May 21, 2003

• Low hemoglobin means high risk for mobility problems in elderly women August 5, 2002

• New technique boosts survival and speeds recovery for aneurysm patients February 25, 2004
• New stent allows coiling for "wide neck" brain aneurysms March 24, 2003

• New expert forum highlights concerns about management October 20, 2003
• Low-dose aspirin is best choice for cutting bleeding risks October 15, 2003

• FDA updates information for physicians on Cypher stent December 17, 2003
• FDA advises physicians of adverse events associated with Cordis Cypher November 17, 2003
• Can we predict complications? August 13, 2003
• FDA approves drug-coated stents May 12, 2003

• FDA approves Enbrel for new indication August 18, 2003

• FDA clears lab culture test for anthrax January 19, 2004
• U.K. company to work with U.S. Naval Medical Research Center on oral anthrax vaccine January 7, 2004
• HHS announces contracts for developing new vaccine November 4, 2002
• Study finds outbreak of Cipro web sites followed mail attacks October 9, 2002

• FDA approves manufacturing and marketing of Cefaclor Tablets, Chewable January 19, 2004
• New antiviral agents from marine-derived fungus reported November 10, 2003

• New screening method for antiviral agents developed September 24, 2003

• Somatostatin is a potent inhibitor of angiogenesis and cancer April 9, 2003

• New reporting for resistant Streptococcus causes artificial case decline March 24, 2004
• FDA issues guidance on evaluating the safety of antimicrobial new animal drugs November 19, 2003
• Do antibiotic residues from agricultural use contribute to human drug resistance? March 26, 2003
• New strides in combating staph infections at IBT December 23, 2002
• CDC approves partnership agreement with Quigley Corp. November 4, 2002
• FDA proposes new industry draft guidance for evaluating safety of antimicrobial new animal drugs October 7, 2002

• The mevalonate synthesis pathway is a potential therapeutic target in cancer December 31, 2003

• New antifungal agents offer prospects for treatment June 28, 2004

• New compounds antifungal and anticancer but inactive against HIV-1 and bacteria June 7, 2004
• New classes of antibacterial oxazolidinones reported January 19, 2004
• The peptide spinigerin forms an alpha helix that disrupts bacterial membranes November 26, 2003

• LPS binding protein also binds non-lipid sections of pneumococcal cell wall October 27, 2003

• Egr-1 inhibition reverses the transformation of prostate cancer cells September 3, 2003
• New MAST technology has universal applications for tracking desired mRNA sites September 1, 2003

• Two CD95 tumor classes with different sensitivities to antitumor drugs December 1, 2003

• New cell lines allow scientists to study lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B June 9, 2003

• ACE linked to calcium growth on aortic valve November 25, 2002

• AABB and ASFA partner to publish indication categories for therapy July 23, 2003

• Raf-1 is key to endothelial cell survival during angiogenesis August 20, 2003

• Dr. Henry Falk to lead CDC's National Center for Environmental Health/ATSDR September 15, 2003
• CDC director announces new executive leadership team February 3, 2003
• HHS announces six new members of CDC Advisory Committee on HIV and STD Prevention October 28, 2002
• NHGRI names Alan E. Guttmacher new deputy director October 9, 2002

• HBV and HCV seromarker prevalence among blood donors in Saudi Arabia reported August 16, 2004

• New technique tracks irregular heartbeats March 31, 2004

• Top arthritis research advances of 2003 announced January 12, 2004
• FDA approves Enbrel for once-weekly dosing November 17, 2003
• HLA region linked to heightened psoriatic arthritis risk October 29, 2003
• New drugs less likely to cause side effects October 28, 2002

• Texas patient 11th to receive heart June 11, 2003

• The genotoxic risks from erionite, mordenite may be different due to iron state July 28, 2003

• New research promises cure by mouth December 30, 2002

• Itraconazole reduces amphotericin B efficacy against pulmonary aspergillosis October 30, 2002

• FDA clears rapid test for diagnosis June 9, 2003

• ART can't compensate for waiting too long to start a family July 5, 2004
• Who should have the power to pick the best embryo? November 12, 2003
• HIV infection and/or treatment may affect semen quality October 21, 2002

• CDC issues 2001 summary of ART trends and success rates January 5, 2004

• New body will boost clinical trials in U.K., says industry group July 19, 2004

• The changing face of severe asthma: Boys in childhood and women as adults November 3, 2003

• New diagnostic test developed March 8, 2004
• MRI imaging technique visualizes lungs' response to drug June 16, 2003
• New gene discovery may lead to better classification June 2, 2003
• New imaging technique may help patients May 19, 2003
• Researchers discuss advances in treatment December 25, 2002
• Treatment helped reduce dose of inhaled corticosteroids while maintaining disease control December 18, 2002
• Big sample of U.S patients suffers from moderate-to-severe disease December 16, 2002
• New treatment approach focuses on causes rather than symptoms December 16, 2002
• HHS awards University of Wisconsin $55.8 million for research November 25, 2002
• New CDC report proposes strategies to help schools manage asthma November 18, 2002
• Cat exposure increases risk for children of asthmatic mothers October 7, 2002

• New oral blood thinner may improve care, offer patients less hassle November 11, 2002

• PSC 833-inhibited cell growth and induced cell death in vitro in astrocytoma October 27, 2003

• New technique catalogs RNA targets in rare brain disease December 10, 2003

• Vaccination halts progression in animal studies June 4, 2003
• Gene variation in immune system cells lowers heart disease risk May 7, 2003

• FDA approves skin emulsion September 1, 2003

• ACP and AAFP release joint clinical guidelines to manage common heart condition January 19, 2004
• New classification scheme helpful to predict risk of stroke or death September 8, 2003
• Study finds leaky valve leads to common, risky heart rhythm disturbance August 7, 2002
• Two drugs are better than one to prevent return of AF July 29, 2002

• FDA approves EPT-1000 XP cardiac ablation system September 22, 2003

• MRI technology reveals differences in neuro-signaling December 24, 2003
• 123 Altropane SPECT shows potential as diagnostic tool for ADHD July 14, 2003

• WHO issues a global alert March 31, 2003

• CDC and partners launch autism awareness initiative August 4, 2003
• New techniques yield insights January 22, 2003

• Parasitic worm may end suffering for up to 6 million U.K. patients March 19, 2003
• HHS announces new research plan January 27, 2003

• NIH awards $51 million for research October 13, 2003

• New Lovenox data presented at hematology gathering December 30, 2002

• New approach may provide prompt recovery from bird flu March 8, 2004

• HIV researcher at Rush awarded grant from Doris Duke Foundation October 8, 2003
• Ann Arbor chemist wins national award for making molecules found in nature September 22, 2003
• March of Dimes awards $250,000 prize to pioneers in genetic research May 28, 2003
• U-M bone marrow transplant expert receives Doris Duke Charitable Foundation award January 20, 2003
• UT Southwestern researcher wins AstraZeneca Excellence in Chemistry Award December 11, 2002

• Can effective stress management prevent back injuries in nurses? September 1, 2003

• New class of antibiotics stops pathogens in their genetic tracks November 10, 2003
• An antimicrobial solution for blocked urinary catheters? May 14, 2003
• New drug lead fights bacteria that disrupt quorum sensing and biofilms February 10, 2003
• New insights into insect antimicrobials point the way to novel antibiotics September 23, 2002

• New genetic mechanism for evolution described August 9, 2004
• UAB creates the first Internet server to search for genetic diversity August 9, 2004

• FDA approves Photofrin for treatment of precancerous lesions August 25, 2003

• New drug Levitra shows promise in treatment February 10, 2003

• P19(ARF) sustains normal cell proliferation rate during pregnancy July 7, 2004
• NIH awards Baylor, Texas Children's No. 1 spot in research funding June 14, 2004

• New Jersey health officials hold first public test of tracking system January 6, 2003

• New herbal drug therapy reported effective June 30, 2003

• FDA approves Apokyn for the acute treatment of episodes of immobility May 10, 2004

• Sugars research affecting bypass patients, drug industry February 5, 2003

• The synthetic molecule GFA-116 stifles angiogenesis and tumorigenesis July 21, 2004
• Can implants run on body heat? June 28, 2004
• Mutated plasminogen precursor manufactures angiostatin December 11, 2002
• Heparan sulfate increases angiogenesis in growth factor-loaded matrices November 13, 2002

• New drug shows promise for treatment of chronic psoriasis July 7, 2003

• New drug may help recovering cocaine addicts October 28, 2002

• New clinics open to help patients suffering from cancer, inflammation June 14, 2004

• FDA approves CardizemLA May 3, 2004

• New drug-and-psychotherapy program for children described November 3, 2003
• Study suggests risk of progressive brain damage May 28, 2003

• The HOX gene network, especially locus C, may be involved in bladder cancer November 24, 2003
• TNP-470 limits urinary bladder cancer growth August 19, 2002

• Escherichia coli adheres to bladder epithelium with fimbriae, sialic acid January 7, 2004

• MRI can perform dynamic bladder imaging without radiation exposure September 29, 2003

• 80% of visual impairment can be avoided or cured November 5, 2003

• Glucometers reliable for determining blood glucose levels June 18, 2003

• EVA bags best for transporting frozen blood October 28, 2002

• FDA clears enhanced bacteria detection device March 15, 2004
• New Jersey blood bank shipping plasma to Scotland amid mad cow worries December 1, 2003
• All donations now screened for West Nile in U.S. September 1, 2003

• FDA clears COBAS Ampliscreen system December 30, 2002

• HBOC-201 has gelatin-like hemodynamic effects April 14, 2004
• PEG-Hb solution can extend cardiac preservation time September 17, 2003

• One of 3 BLM helicase complexes, BRAFT, contains 5 Fanconi anemia proteins August 6, 2003

• COX-2 inhibitors interfere with bone growth, healing December 23, 2002

• Detachable coil embolization is new treatment approach July 16, 2003

• New scan could predict response to brain cancer treatment March 10, 2004
• New treatment extends survival for more patients September 10, 2003

• Study identifies critical protein August 14, 2002

• MRI texture analysis can allow tissue classification and image segmentation February 25, 2004

• Use of human growth hormone for biomedical enhancement examined June 14, 2004

• New MR-guided breast biopsy method is feasible and effective May 26, 2003
• NIST, UW-Madison research may lead to new breast cancer detection methods April 2, 2003

• FDA clears expanded size offering of mammosite device June 16, 2003
• Cancer history, insurance predict future mammograms April 9, 2003

• NMU-based murine model could aid search for immune-based treatment April 14, 2004

• FDA accepts NDA for Abraxane for treatment of metastatic breast cancer June 7, 2004
• Soy and bioactive components in tea combine to inhibit malignant progression January 12, 2004
• New test could predict response to tamoxifen and anastrozole November 26, 2003
• Use of statins may prevent disease in older women November 12, 2003
• New treatment significantly improves long-term outlook for survivors October 29, 2003
• New technique fails to detect noninvasive disease October 22, 2003
• New treatment guidelines released October 15, 2003
• New evidence eases some concerns about bone fracture risk with anastrozole October 13, 2003
• New technology could improve detection October 8, 2003
• New alternatives in breast cancer treatment reported September 29, 2003
• DoD grant will help company develop its functional clustering technology September 15, 2003
• New digital technique improves mammography results September 15, 2003
• FDA approval granted for a phase II clinical trial of GTI-2040 September 8, 2003
• Herceptin + Avastin study seeks patients with advanced disease July 9, 2003
• MRI successfully gauges treatment response July 7, 2003
• Rb2 gene may play role in determining effectiveness of drug therapies June 30, 2003
• MRI may help find missed tumors in high-risk women June 23, 2003
• Men don't recognize disease until a late stage June 23, 2003
• New role for brain chemical found in mammary glands May 26, 2003
• UIC Study identifies possible predictor of tamoxifen resistance May 26, 2003
• Two biomarkers are valuable for predicting women's response to tamoxifen May 5, 2003
• Trial to focus on recruiting Latina and African American women April 30, 2003
• NCI study estimates more than 2 million women could benefit from tamoxifen April 23, 2003
• Brachytherapy treatment developed April 16, 2003
• Study confirms value of family-history knowledge for young women April 16, 2003
• X-ray trick picks out tiny tumors March 12, 2003
• Treatments and outcomes differ widely among women of different races February 5, 2003
• New 3-D mammography system may improve breast imaging January 6, 2003
• Study confirms risk of continuous combined hormone therapy January 1, 2003
• Study supports mammography screening in older women December 25, 2002
• Data-sharing system may make research more effective November 20, 2002
• Resarchers describe novel techniques for predicting risk November 20, 2002
• Treating precancerous breast cells may prevent onset of cancer November 20, 2002
• MIT heat treatment begins final clinical trials November 18, 2002
• 20% of mammogram-detected cancers are in situ lesions of unknown aggressiveness November 11, 2002
• OSU studies risk related to beef consumption November 4, 2002
• New data may alter frequency and surgical procedure for lymph node biopsies October 21, 2002
• New imaging technology can sense tanks, as well as cancer September 30, 2002
• Reactive nitrogen species foster vascularity of breast tumors September 18, 2002
• New gene may be breast-specific cancer marker August 26, 2002
• New imaging technology promises better detection in early stages July 22, 2002

• LEA29Y may provide new option for preventing organ rejection June 16, 2004

• New asthma treatment shows promise in Phase II trial July 7, 2003

• New figures reveal social gradient of heart failure May 10, 2004

• TNF boosts Ca2+ sensitization of MLC20 phosphorylation via RhoA/Rho-kinase path April 21, 2003

• New 3-year contract returns New Jersey medical center to insurer's network December 8, 2003

• New company launched for development of therapeutic DNA vaccines June 14, 2004

• 3-D agarose matrix used to determine mechanism of cell death by COX-2 inhibitor May 3, 2004

• PSV of penile cavernosal arteries predicts silent ischemic heart disease August 18, 2004

• New survey exposes cancer myths October 1, 2003

• TCR-V-beta FACS can identify peripheral blood TCLPD involvement April 14, 2004

• Two anticancer agents may help reduce platinum-, taxane-associated toxicities August 11, 2003

• New U.K. cancer statistics released for year 2000 January 26, 2004
• EUROCARE-3 publishes new childhood cancer survival figures January 7, 2004
• Global cancer rates could increase by 50% to 15 million by 2020 April 30, 2003

• Non-small cell lung cancer drug market to exceed $4.1 billion in 2012 January 7, 2004

• The integrin antagonist S247 curbs the spread of colon cancer May 26, 2003

• The angiogenic phenotypes of MT-8 and MT-9 murine tumors are different January 12, 2004

• Cancer now No. 1 cause of death in U.K. men June 4, 2003

• New York-Presbyterian launches new front in war on cancer April 7, 2003

• Vascular growth factor predicts recurrence in liver cancer patients June 4, 2003

• Men are dodging the doctor when cancer symptoms appear June 21, 2004

• U.K. program for clinical research launched in London February 11, 2004

• Not all tests should be advocated March 1, 2004
• Men more likely to be screened for prostate than for colorectal cancer March 31, 2003

• New generation of treatments shows promise for cancer patients July 28, 2003
• The future looks sweet for cancer research April 14, 2003

• IND application granted for cancer drug MN-029 July 26, 2004
• FDA grants fast track designation for MedPulser Electroporation Therapy System July 5, 2004
• The thalidomide analogue CC-5013 uses T-cell induction to fight cancer June 23, 2004
• The hypoxia-inducible factor-1 inhibitor PX-478 abates large tumor growth May 10, 2004
• p53 Gene transfer won't harm normal cells March 8, 2004
• The ZD55-gene therapy system is a potent anticancer tool March 1, 2004
• NCI study with liver perfusion technology reports significant antitumor activity February 25, 2004
• The cytocidal gene construct rexin-G arrests pancreatic tumor growth February 9, 2004
• The zinc-chelating agent disulfiram may have anticancer applications December 10, 2003
• The new monoclonal antibody AA98 targets antigen in tumor vessels July 7, 2003
• Use of microorganisms for treating cancer June 16, 2003
• The mechanics of antitumor activity outlined May 12, 2003
• Study offers new insights into angiogenesis inhibitors May 7, 2003
• Cancer vaccine one step closer March 12, 2003
• Trial to test new drug to boost immune system after chemotherapy January 29, 2003
• Combination of IRESSA and radiation antagonizes tumor vessel growth November 27, 2002
• One day, nanotechnology could be used to track and kill cancer cells November 4, 2002
• Blocking pathway overcomes tumor vessel resistance to radiation September 18, 2002
• New agent arrests vessel formation in ovarian and breast cancers September 16, 2002
• New drug possible from compound found in common food. September 16, 2002

• DNA induces T helper type 1-mediated responses in antigen-primed mice February 16, 2004
• CD80 and CD86 expression produces tumor vaccine better than either alone August 20, 2003
• RNA transfection of dendritic cells induces immunity against breast cancer August 13, 2003
• Combining dendritic cells and CpG oligodeoxynucleotides cures colon cancer in mice February 5, 2003
• E. coli expressing listeriolysin O promotes MHC class I antigen presentation January 15, 2003
• G17DT safe in phase II clinical trials and increases survival of pancreatic cancer patients December 30, 2002
• GM-CSF bound to membrane increases efficacy of vaccine against melanoma December 23, 2002
• Carcinoembryonic antigen expressed by head and neck cancer tumors December 18, 2002
• Combination of inactivated tumor cells and GM-CSF effective against neuroblastomas December 18, 2002
• Vaccine effective against melanoma in mice November 13, 2002
• Strategy for treating MUC1-expressing tumors depends upon tumor origin October 16, 2002
• Vaccine reduces metastases after laparotomy October 16, 2002
• Vaccine with CTL and Th epitopes more effective against HPV-induced cervical tumors September 25, 2002
• Vaccine that targets human chorionic gonadotropin extends colorectal cancer patient survival September 18, 2002
• HER-2/neu antigen promotes specific T-cell immunity in cancer patients August 5, 2002

• DNA and hepatitis B virus vaccine evaluated in colorectal cancer patients October 7, 2002

• Glucans play a role in protection against yeast infections December 11, 2002

• New drug shows promise against candida infections January 20, 2003

• IEV regimen effective in refractory or relapsing aggressive NHL August 18, 2004

• New guidelines OK defibrillators for kids July 21, 2003
• FDA approves new indication for implantable cardioverter defibrillators August 12, 2002

• Air travelers with heart disease remain safe - with some recommendations August 11, 2004

• ATP injection can induce reproducible AVNRT February 16, 2004

• New instrument more accurately measures heparin, helps stop bleeding March 24, 2003

• NAD(P)H oxidase p22 phox mutations do not affect CVD risk February 11, 2004
• AEP underused for congenital heart disease patients August 27, 2003
• Metabolic disease in men associated with greater risk January 15, 2003

• Mild undernutrition in infancy could be linked to benefits later in life April 16, 2003

• Wine drinkers have healthier lifestyles August 28, 2002

• Age and packed cell transfusion volume act synergistically to increase mortality June 21, 2004

• New technique images gene expression in mice July 21, 2004
• New report highlights facts and fiction about anti-aging medicine July 14, 2004

• New minimally invasive approach to upper lumbar fusion reduces complication risk August 18, 2004

• CD8+ T cells respond to A-gliadin derived HLA-A2-restricted epitope April 23, 2003

• ETH Zurich: New aspects in stem cell development discussed January 26, 2004
• New program "interrogates" gene pathways December 10, 2003
• The CD36 receptor is a critical target for antiangiogenic therapy November 3, 2003
• New compound class found to trigger changes in cell garbage can August 11, 2003
• ARF6 protein indispensable for the elimination of waste and pathogens July 23, 2003
• New research dismisses a widely held assumption about cell growth May 12, 2003
• The nucleus: Not just a bag of chromosomes March 10, 2003
• Too much oxygen on the bench? New study suggests so February 3, 2003
• Blocking one protein helps cancer cells die of natural causes January 29, 2003
• Researchers create DNA 'nanocircles' to probe the mystery of aging December 25, 2002
• MIT research helps find elusive adult stem cells December 16, 2002
• Ion channels allow bacteria to resist stomach acid November 11, 2002
• New signaling pathway found, may be linked to movement disorders August 5, 2002

• Red blood cells have the capacity to increase survival, expansion of T cells December 29, 2003

• NDA submitted for Cellegesic to treat chronic anal fissure pain July 28, 2004

• NST effective additional therapeutic option for patients with AML in remission July 12, 2004

• CMS and NCI collaborate to bring new drugs, better treatment to cancer patients June 28, 2004

• Combination therapy no more effective than single therapy to lower mortality December 4, 2002

• Low and high birth weight increase risk of birth defect October 20, 2003

• New ultrasound technique for diagnosis October 8, 2003

• U.K. survey shows most people aren't aware of cancer/STD link June 30, 2004
• New U.S. global AIDS law will undermine condom use, not help women, paper says October 13, 2003
• New diagnostic tests perform no better than conventional tests April 28, 2003
• FDA approves expanded use of HPV test April 21, 2003

• New drug-resistant strain of Salmonella identified May 3, 2004

• New catalyst class will help boost production, quality of transportation fuel April 21, 2003

• FDA clears skin lotion for military to protect against chemical burns April 21, 2003

• New antioxidants 100 times more effective than vitamin E February 16, 2004
• New method for manufacturing compound has potential for cancer treatment June 23, 2003

• New data suggest patients benefit from heart failure treatment November 18, 2002

• New vaccines may address need to protect newborns in the developing world October 29, 2003
• MMR and varicella vaccines work well together August 26, 2002
• Vaccine status assessed by PAHO August 14, 2002

• New algorithm optimizes beam orientation and weights simultaneously March 15, 2004

• Outbreak has killed 87 in Mozambique since beginning of 2003 July 9, 2003

• Loaded liposomes lower serum cholesterol in hereditary hypercholesterolemia August 14, 2002

• Age-dependent antidepressant pharmacogenomics reported June 9, 2004

• New data redefining clinical success in the treatment of AECB November 24, 2003

• IgM antibody provides clues about hepatitis recurrence after liver transplant June 9, 2003
• Fractionated particles reveal complexity of hepatitis C virus infection December 18, 2002
• ALT doesn't reveal the entire truth about liver fibrosis in hepatitis C November 11, 2002
• Hepatitis C virus response to peginterferon alfa known early in process October 30, 2002

• FDA approves Sensipar for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism April 5, 2004

• FDA approves Gleevec for pediatric leukemia treatment June 9, 2003
• RNA interference silences cancer genes in leukemia cells September 9, 2002

• FDA approves Spiriva HandiHaler March 1, 2004

• Age, sex, and fibrosis impact findings in chronic hepatitis C patients April 14, 2004

• Age a factor in transfusion-related chronic hepatitis C and liver disease August 19, 2002

• Few stroke patients get to the hospital in time for clot-dissolving therapy April 7, 2004

• B12 influences NF-kB survival signaling and antitumor activity of Apo2L/TRAIL April 19, 2004

• No conclusive evidence for chromium effect on glucose, glycohemoglobin, insulin concentrations September 4, 2002

• New TB vaccine shows promise in people with AIDS December 1, 2003

• New research finds that some animals know their cognitive limits December 24, 2003

• HBV drug resistance in HIV-HBV infected patients calls for close monitoring May 19, 2003

• New RNA libraries can inactivate human genes selectively April 19, 2004

• New cancer vaccine program launched February 9, 2004

• New gene discovered July 28, 2003
• New evidence links high-fiber diet with reduced risk May 19, 2003
• Study questions interval for screening sigmoidoscopy May 7, 2003
• Tea complements drugs in treatment March 31, 2003
• USC consortium receives $15 million NCI grant to determine causes November 25, 2002
• Laparoscopy could offer long-term survival benefit over conventional surgery July 31, 2002

• FDA approves Erbitux for metastatic disease March 1, 2004
• Success of chemotherapy tied to genetics May 28, 2003
• New fecal test may improve screening success May 26, 2003
• Use of genetic testing may increase screening rates November 18, 2002
• Mutated growth factor genes provide targets for antisense gene therapy October 30, 2002
• Study suggests possible link to human growth hormone therapy August 28, 2002

• SSX-2 epitope presented by dendritic cells to CD4+ T cells identified August 4, 2004

• $40 billion annual price tag calculated March 17, 2003
• New treatment developed August 5, 2002

• NIH Office of Dietary Supplements releases new 5-year strategic plan February 16, 2004
• Checklist of claims may signal trouble on Internet cancer-treatment sites March 26, 2003
• Six weeks of ginkgo supplement does not improve memory, learning, concentration September 23, 2002
• Cancer patients can be endangered by CAM 'cures' on the web September 18, 2002

• Who gets cancer treatment, and who completes it? December 9, 2002

• New compound library to speed drug discovery September 22, 2003

• New finding has implications for designing new mobile audio interfaces July 14, 2003

• FDA approves new female sterilization device December 2, 2002

• FDA approves Inspra for improving survival of patients after a heart attack October 27, 2003
• Two common diabetes drugs may cause heart failure and fluid buildup September 29, 2003
• ESC spokespersons react to COMET results July 23, 2003
• Mutant protein link discovered March 19, 2003
• Vitamin D deficiency may be a cause January 29, 2003
• Quick blood test proves successful for diagnosis in multinational trial August 21, 2002
• ACE inhibitor used to delay heart failure as effective in blacks as whites August 19, 2002

• Two insurers launch joint venture November 19, 2003

• New definition aims to make concept clearer for researchers October 20, 2003

• New women's condom to be released in Europe July 14, 2004
• FDA issues not approvable letter for over-the-counter emergency contraceptive June 7, 2004
• FDA extends Plan B emergency contraceptive PDUFA date March 15, 2004
• FDA approves first chewable birth-control tablet for women December 1, 2003
• Study tests new way to administer the pill to eliminate monthly periods May 28, 2003
• New overview adds more evidence for safety of third-generation Pill September 16, 2002

• Why does cloning create abnormalities? Scientists take a step toward finding out July 19, 2004

• Cardiac surgeons prove decreased mortality with off-pump surgery May 28, 2003

• New growth factor protein helps damaged hearts April 19, 2004
• Cardiovascular therapy is retained best when delivered to pericardial space March 19, 2003
• NIH launches large clinical trial on EDTA chelation therapy September 9, 2002
• Soy protein in the diet produces health benefits, regardless of isoflavone content August 26, 2002

• Combination of growth factor with angioplasty or stenting heals arteries August 7, 2002

• von Willebrand factor mutation linked to increased CHD risk March 1, 2004

• New human coronavirus identified June 14, 2004

• Vaccination delays onset of prion brain disease in mice July 31, 2002
• Fatal cases of CJD linked to human growth hormone July 24, 2002

• CSF from CJD patients is high in pro-MMP-9 and active MMP-2, and TIMP inhibitors October 13, 2003

• Did Crohn disease evolve with the advent of refrigerators? December 29, 2003

• Morbidity as prevalent in obesity-related cirrhosis as in hepatitis C August 7, 2002

• New antitumor protease inhibitors found July 7, 2003

• New possibilities for deadly childhood brain cancer September 30, 2002

• HLA-G and IL-10 may contribute to disease severity April 14, 2004

• New activity discovered in cystic fibrosis protein February 16, 2004
• The A561E cystic fibrosis mutation is a class II, protein trafficking defect January 19, 2004

• CMV viral load can guide clinical management of transplant recipients June 30, 2004
• CD8+ cytolytic T lymphocytes recognize cytomegalovirus-derived peptides November 26, 2003

• DNA damage plays role in genetic predisposition to arsenic cytotoxicity December 22, 2003

• New poll shows dramatic rise in Americans' "DNA I.Q." March 17, 2003

• DNA-free RNA and proteins isolated by cesium trifluoroacetate centrifugation February 4, 2004
• DNA condensation by HIV NCp7 has protective role November 10, 2003
• The detection of DNA damage by key proteins leads to nucleotide excision repair October 27, 2003

• Dog genome published by researchers at TIGR and TCAG October 13, 2003

• DNA vaccine induces protective capsular polysaccharide antibody response December 3, 2003

• New computational tools will aid in protein research July 12, 2004

• Can exercise before diving prevent illness? March 29, 2004

• New evidence links inflammation to venous disease December 8, 2003
• FDA clears VIDAS D-Dimer New September 29, 2003

• New technique helps shed light on influence of ministrokes December 3, 2003
• New class of drug helps people with severe dementia and their careers October 6, 2003

• Discovery promises new strategies for treatment April 9, 2003

• Vaccine prepared with 7-hydroxystaurosporin found effective against intracranial tumors August 28, 2002

• New method shortens dendritic cell preparation time October 21, 2002
• PSK overcomes effect of tumor factors on dendritic cells August 19, 2002

• FDA advisory panel recommends approval of depression device July 12, 2004
• NIH awards $1.8 million for study on coping with HIV/AIDS June 21, 2004
• Low testosterone levels associated with depression in older men February 25, 2004
• Ten years later, greater access to treatment did not increase cost of depression January 28, 2004
• FDA issues public health advisory on suicide risk November 19, 2003
• New understanding of treatment resistance reached October 22, 2003
• FDA approves once-daily antidepressant September 22, 2003
• Areas of brain associated with development of depressive symptoms identified July 2, 2003
• St. John's wort compared with citalopram in NIH trial April 14, 2003
• PET predicts response to Paxil in study March 31, 2003

• The antifungal ketoconazole may cause liver injury January 5, 2004
• New treatment appears effective for rosacea December 10, 2003

• Fat and smart - the perfect combination? March 8, 2004
• New roles for protein modifications in cell migration January 21, 2004
• MIT engineers report new approach to tissue engineering November 3, 2003
• UAB awarded $5 million to study effects of ozone on lung development September 29, 2003
• One gene controls development of all serotonin cells August 25, 2003
• Two genes required for testis formation May 19, 2003
• Gene responsible for mammalian tooth root formation identified April 16, 2003
• Separated before birth: Molecular signals part fetal blood and lymphatic vessels January 29, 2003
• Shear force of blood flow is crucial to embryonic heart development January 29, 2003
• Gut bacteria interact with intestine to regulate blood supply December 2, 2002

• New antibiotic effective for diabetic foot infections February 2, 2004
• Type 2 diabetes patients list amputation as having the greatest impact on quality of life October 2, 2002

• WHO criteria more sensitive than ADA's in detecting diabetes in Koreans January 6, 2003
• New device exploits fat tissue differences to provide accurate diagnosis of type 2 diabetes December 23, 2002

• Type 2 diabetes on the increase in India December 25, 2002

• Rat Iddm4 mapped to segments on HSA7 and MMU6 March 8, 2004
• Gly(972)-->Arg IRS-1 variant associated with type 1 diabetes in continental Italy April 23, 2003

• FDA approves new Guardian Continuous Glucose Monitoring System March 8, 2004

• New studies will focus on action of insulin October 1, 2003

• Diabetes significantly increases mortality and recurrence rates in colon cancer patients April 9, 2003
• Diabetes increases risk of mortality from all causes December 11, 2002
• CABG outcome the same for patients with diabetic and nondiabetic nephropathy November 27, 2002
• Diabetes patients benefit from iridium-192 after restenosis treatment October 30, 2002
• Diabetes raises mortality and morbidity after coronary bypass surgery October 16, 2002

• New classification of diabetic foot infections proposed August 2, 2004
• Niacin therapy improves lipid profiles September 25, 2002

• New Medicare-approved device prevents amputations through increased circulation July 26, 2004

• Diabetes limits recovery of the cornea after hypoxia October 30, 2002

• ERK and p38 mediate high-glucose-induced hypertrophy in renal tubular cells February 2, 2004

• Researchers develop diagnostic criteria for neuro-osteoarthropathy in diabetic feet December 25, 2002
• Not all diabetic foot ulcers heal equally December 16, 2002
• Glycemic control is key for preventing diabetic polyneuropathy December 11, 2002

• New detection technique described January 13, 2003

• Muscle cell transplants repair damaged heart tissue December 11, 2002

• The LCx HCV RNA quantitative assay possesses several key attributes March 8, 2004
• FDA clears urine test for kidney and cardiovascular diseases September 29, 2003
• SPECT plus CT imaging offers most comprehensive evaluation of coronary disease July 16, 2003
• Eye movement abnormalities may signal mental illness July 7, 2003
• DXA equivalent to CT for estimates of visceral fat in elderly adults September 23, 2002
• DXA provides an accurate measure of fat tissue distribution September 2, 2002
• New method of DNA testing could transform medical diagnostics September 2, 2002
• New contract established for supply of detection systems August 12, 2002
• New UNC study reveals screening tests can boost early discovery of AIDS virus August 5, 2002

• Education makes a difference for diabetes patients undergoing dialysis December 4, 2002

• One in four have precursor to heart failure January 27, 2003

• Low-dose betaine supplementation reduces plasma homocysteine levels February 4, 2004
• Are U.K. guidelines for reducing salt intake ambitious enough? February 2, 2004
• Nut consumption does not increase body weight October 20, 2003
• The tendency to overeat predicts food consumption September 3, 2003
• The right food can improve fertility July 30, 2003

• MRI shows back trouble may begin before puberty December 24, 2003

• Two competing feedback pathways depend on binding strength of ligand to TCR April 21, 2003

• No difference in potassium excretion in type 2 diabetics after cardesartan or lisinopril September 4, 2002
• Diabetes-associated demyelinating polyneuropathy successfully treated with intravenous immunoglobulin August 21, 2002
• Glucose levels within normal range adversely impact cardiac function August 21, 2002

• Age and liver status connect hepatitis C virus infection with type 2 diabetes February 2, 2004

• New agreement will help develop diagnostic tests in oncology and other diseases June 21, 2004

• CMS will match states' costs to help manage beneficiaries' chronic illnesses March 24, 2004
• Diabetics need self-care strategy help from physicians July 9, 2003
• New data show diabetes care in New Mexico improving December 9, 2002

• New web-based system should improve Michigan's response time to outbreaks April 14, 2004

• HIV testing by obstetrics staff during labor & delivery is fast, accurate October 15, 2003

• Study suggests link to neural tube defects May 7, 2003

• FDG-PET imaging should be used in staging early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma April 21, 2004

• Cocaine use may alter brain cells, play role in depression March 26, 2003

• New type of vesicle could approach capabilities of biological structures March 31, 2004
• New polymer-based system could take "timed-release" a step further November 5, 2003
• ORNL researchers expect big things from nanostructures June 11, 2003
• Bonds strengthened on mechanically linked molecules April 16, 2003

• New possibilities July 30, 2003
• Duke researchers develop method to make safer drugs October 2, 2002

• New breed of vaccine-producing plants aims to fight human diseases worldwide August 16, 2004
• New database will contain published, unpublished HIV protein info August 9, 2004
• PRO 542 shows promise as HIV salvage therapy March 22, 2004
• For-profit system unsustainable March 3, 2004
• New vaccines harvested from plants February 25, 2004
• CsA derivatives show promise as antiretroviral agents February 2, 2004
• New antibody collaboration announced January 19, 2004
• New drug approvals rise 20% as pharma R&D and marketing unite January 5, 2004
• INH derivatives active against INH-resistant tuberculosis strains December 15, 2003
• HIV Tat-TAR RNA antagonist strongly inhibits replication in vitro November 24, 2003
• New initiative focuses on drugs for the world's most neglected diseases July 21, 2003

• New, nonradioactive screen for antimalarial compounds developed March 10, 2004
• Oil rigs, ancient shoreline in Gulf of Mexico to be explored for disease cures October 1, 2003

• IDN 5390 overcomes paclitaxel resistance in ovarian cancer xenografts July 5, 2004
• A. fumigatus variant has decreased susceptibility to multiple antifungals June 16, 2004
• New advance to combat antibiotic-resistant pneumonia and malaria February 9, 2004
• Concern expressed over uncontrolled use of anti-HIV drugs July 9, 2003

• New antimicrobial agent destroys MRSA biofilm November 17, 2003

• FDA's fast track initiative cut development time by 3 years December 10, 2003

• FDA announces initiative to heighten battle against counterfeit drugs August 4, 2003
• WHO releases tool to boost access to quality medicines and detect counterfeits April 7, 2003

• New insight gained into machinery of neuromuscular junction assembly June 30, 2003

• New analysis gives cancer patients personalized prognosis May 17, 2004

• Mutation in DKC1 gene can cause rare aging disease and cancer January 29, 2003

• Researchers discover role of two genes involved in cholesterol excretion December 25, 2002
• Niacin improves lipid profiles in diabetic patients December 18, 2002
• Type 2 diabetic patients can manage dyslipidemia with daily niacin treatment October 2, 2002

• FDA grants expanded use of brain implant for movement disorder May 5, 2003

• New technologies are unpredictable and unregulated, says new report August 4, 2004

• FDA approves once-daily Floxin Otic (ofloxacin otic solution) April 5, 2004

• ADA responds to study citing obesity close to being leading cause of death April 7, 2004

• New systems could find chemical residues, mad cow disease and SARS December 3, 2003

• New guideline to standardize care for eating disorders February 23, 2004
• Mutations in melanocortin 4 receptor gene linked to binge-eating behavior April 30, 2003
• Psychotherapy as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy for binge eating September 11, 2002
• Some sports linked to unhealthy eating behaviors in girls August 28, 2002
• Sugar on the brain: Study shows sugar dependence in rats July 24, 2002

• NIH begins human Ebola vaccine trial using Biojector 2000 January 5, 2004
• Vaccine effective in mice with cell-mediated immune function September 18, 2002

• Sex vs. gender matters in health promotion and disease prevention, article says September 10, 2003

• RTS,S+TRAP malaria vaccine shows promise for infant immunization August 4, 2004

• FDA approves Prozac for pediatric use January 20, 2003

• Foxd3 gene allows stem cells to remain stem cells November 13, 2002

• HHS to test handheld devices for transmitting urgent information to clinicians April 14, 2003
• The common flu - or bioterrorism? Diagnostic plan may yield answers September 30, 2002

• Tai chi training may help reduce falls in the elderly March 29, 2004

• Advances no longer preclude transplantations for hepatitis B virus July 24, 2002

• New report examines the role of public policy March 24, 2003

• The tyrosine kinase inhibitor PTK787/ZK222584 staunches thyroid cancer growth April 7, 2004
• Gut peptides modulate pancreatic secretions February 4, 2004
• New study identifies gene signaling puberty November 12, 2003
• The TARP promoter might control prostate cancer gene expression systems September 8, 2003
• Low GH, high ATCH responses to glucagon found in obese patients September 23, 2002
• Low adiponectin levels related to development of type 2 diabetes September 23, 2002
• Sex hormones improve liposomal transfection of breast cancer cells August 19, 2002

• Delay to treatment should be considered confounding factor when assessing outcomes August 28, 2002

• The perinatal period marks the greatest odds for changes in dosimetry values September 24, 2003

• Gas cooking linked to increased risk of respiratory illness in young children July 12, 2004
• U.S. push for diesel poses risk to public health March 3, 2004
• New device can help defend against novel biological agents January 26, 2004
• FDA announces comprehensive foods advisory on methylmercury January 5, 2004
• New web site to screen for lead poisoning December 17, 2003
• New program to study possible environmental causes of cancer March 31, 2003
• CDC announces issuance of patent for detecting the presence of lead November 11, 2002

• Tc-99m-labeled celebrex traces the biodistribution of COX-2 in tumors June 16, 2004

• COX-2 halts angiostatin production to promote a proangiogenic environment January 28, 2004
• COX-2 and tumor angiogenesis correlate in non-small cell lung cancers December 17, 2003
• ATP-citrate lyase is substrate of protein histidine phosphatase August 27, 2003
• New data indicate separase mitotic exit function separate from protease activity April 21, 2003

• FDA plans to prohibit sales of diet supplements containing ephedra January 14, 2004

• HIV/AIDS disproportionately affects African American women June 16, 2004
• WHO report documents worsening global TB/HIV crisis August 6, 2003
• Japanese kids gaining body fat, heart risks like Western counterparts July 2, 2003
• WHO: Concerted global action is the only answer to rising cancer deaths July 2, 2003
• U.K. cancer cases on the rise - but deaths are down January 22, 2003
• Hepatitis C virus presents risk for liver cancer in adults with AIDS January 8, 2003
• HIV rate and risky behavior decline among injection drug users in Baltimore October 21, 2002
• FMI and FFMI reference values established September 2, 2002
• Diabetes rampant among Australian Aborigines August 28, 2002

• New guidelines will improve treatment and access for patients May 17, 2004
• New electronic devices provide options for difficult-to-control epilepsy December 29, 2003
• New drug candidate shows promise April 7, 2003
• New neurotransmitter drugs show promise March 10, 2003
• New data confirm Keppra's place at the forefront of treatment November 4, 2002

• EBV-induced growth proliferation inhibited by nuclear antigen EBNA2-TAT peptide June 16, 2004

• FDA approves third drug to treat ED December 15, 2003
• FDA approves new drug September 8, 2003
• FDA advises consumers against imported Viagra June 9, 2003

• FDA approves Vfend for fungal infection December 15, 2003

• Concern voiced that research sponsored by drug companies is biased June 18, 2003
• FDA asks HHS Inspector General to investigate FDA-sponsored clinical trial April 14, 2003
• Financial conflicts of interest can influence biomedical research February 12, 2003
• New framework on biomedical research fraud is toothless February 10, 2003
• New accreditation program announced for human research trials February 3, 2003

• Can AD be slowed by shunting cerebrospinal fluid? November 25, 2002

• HIV reveals evolution of a primate defense against intragenomic infiltrators August 11, 2004
• Two worms are better than one for studying divergence of species December 3, 2003
• Essay on genes and behavior prompts culture clash in academic journal February 12, 2003
• Human immune system may limit future evolution July 31, 2002

• New drug combo improves survival in rare, aggressive bone cancer March 10, 2003

• Cardiac vagal activity can help set safe exercise level for obese adults January 1, 2003

• FDA approval granted for generic anti-infective medication June 14, 2004

• CDC breaks ground on new scientific communications center January 13, 2003
• CDC designates new Kentucky biodefense center November 18, 2002

• New treatment at VUMC lowers cholesterol levels August 6, 2003

• Treatments preserve ovarian function in young women with cancer June 25, 2003

• 3-D ultrasound assesses lung volume in cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia January 14, 2004
• Low angiogenic factor in umbilical cords may reflect aberrant vessel growth December 22, 2003

• Sandia helps public health officials with antiterror 'decision analysis' tool September 18, 2002

• New findings can help parents looking to combat number of kids' sick days January 5, 2004
• How much should athletes drink during exercise? August 6, 2003
• U-M study analyzes best way to increasing strength, mobility of the elderly July 30, 2003
• Men called to exercise as record obesity rates increase cancer risks July 21, 2003
• UAB looks at role of exercise in maintaining weight loss June 2, 2003
• Global initiative launched to promote benefits of physical activity March 12, 2003
• Why do women exercise less often than men? February 10, 2003
• Study finds dramatic decline in physical activity among African American and white girls October 2, 2002
• CDC examines barriers to children walking and biking to school September 9, 2002
• New P.E. study demonstrates vigorous exercise can lower adolescents' body fat, blood pressure September 2, 2002
• Study confirms link between lack of exercise and increased disability August 21, 2002

• New tests developed for nut allergens July 7, 2004

• New cancer vaccine trial to begin at New York hospital December 8, 2003

• FDA changes requirement for olestra August 25, 2003

• FDA issues new security guidance as part of Operation Liberty Shield April 7, 2003

• NMR used to quantify ephedrine analogues from Ephedra species January 21, 2004

• FDA and CBP announce their transitional compliance policy on food imports January 19, 2004

• New test offers faster detection of contaminated oysters February 4, 2004

• U.K. scientists create medical and food safety tool from virus January 7, 2004
• The spice of life: Antibody cocktail targets deadly germs April 7, 2003
• New bioterror regulations could disrupt food imports, legal group claims March 31, 2003
• New findings reconfirm toxicity of Pfiesteria cultures November 25, 2002
• Texas A&M agriculturists set framework to safeguard food supply November 6, 2002
• New technique enables rapid detection of bacterial contamination of meat products July 22, 2002

• Lexapro better than placebo in trial January 8, 2003
• New antidepressant awaited, but little proof it's much better September 30, 2002

• FDA approves memantine (Namenda) November 10, 2003

• U.N. health agency publishes first-ever global reference guide for essential medicines September 30, 2002

• New study under way at UNC February 3, 2003

• New antigenic peptide encoded by several MAGE genes identified April 26, 2004

• MyD88 protein suppresses hepatitis B virus replication May 5, 2004

• Organization helps fund fight against AIDS, TB, and malaria in Kenya July 9, 2003

• Study offers potential explanation of complications from birth control pills May 7, 2003

• Procedure most successful when done by the most experienced surgeons April 9, 2003

• p16 Promoter hypermethylation in serum may be a marker for tumor DNA August 4, 2003

• Non-surgical fibrin glue treatment can resolve gastrocolonic fistula May 12, 2004
• The magnolia derivative magnolol possesses strong antimetastatic properties November 19, 2003

• FDA approves implant May 12, 2003

• PET scans superior in revealing response to treatment for GISTs February 4, 2004
• Lab tests can reveal which patients will respond to Gleevec December 17, 2003

• New insights about what GIST masses can be treated with medication June 16, 2003

• New mechanism identified August 18, 2003
• MIT researchers find another way to silence genes with small RNAs March 10, 2003

• E2F decoy oligodeoxynucleotides block human tumor cell growth December 8, 2003

• Process improved by Utah biochemists May 21, 2003

• SIV vectors expressing vMIP-II show promise October 22, 2003
• The strict-late viral promoter UL38p facilitates herpes simplex virus oncolysis October 1, 2003

• The Sleeping Beauty transposon improves gene delivery in zebrafish December 29, 2003
• BAD overexpression improves the way anchorage-loss encourages apoptosis November 12, 2003
• The Sleeping Beauty transposon system facilitates lung cell transduction October 27, 2003

• New study rebuts claims about Icelandic genetic heterogeneity September 10, 2003

• Two technologies aid understanding of molecular basis of disease April 7, 2003

• New center will examine social and economic implications September 29, 2003

• IGF gene transfer protects cardiomyocytes from apoptosis, boosts angiogenesis April 28, 2003

• FDA approves Valtrex caplets for recurrent infections in HIV patients April 28, 2003

• Humans and chimps share 95% DNA, not 98.5% October 23, 2002

• Beta 2-andrenergic receptor gene associated with weight gain in males September 4, 2002

• FDA, NIH drive clinical genomics: Is widespread application in the near future? June 30, 2004
• Cryptosporidium parvum genome completely sequenced June 9, 2004

• New treatment stops nasty side effects of cancer surgery July 7, 2004
• FDA approves first treatment May 12, 2003

• Low doses of raloxifene provide neuroprotection against toxic insult February 23, 2004
• The caretakers of elderly patients need tailored and multidimensional support November 10, 2003

• Cardiomyocytes can be extensively generated from embryonic cells December 4, 2002

• Vaccine containing outer-surface protein A protects against Lyme disease April 9, 2003

• New data suggest rosiglitazone may also lower cardiovascular disease risk May 5, 2003
• FDA approves new treatment for children February 10, 2003

• Cancer therapy in trials stage June 18, 2003

• ING4 tumor suppressor protein modulates angiogenesis and brain tumor activity May 5, 2004

• TNF-alpha/Bax gene therapy plus radiation may have potential August 20, 2003
• New brain tumor treatment may reduce time in therapy, side effects July 7, 2003

• Mutated protein combination tied to excessive sugar production June 11, 2003

• Glucowatch Biographer reported to improve HbA_1c levels May 14, 2003
• New biological sensors developed by Hebrew University, U.S. scientists April 14, 2003
• FDA approves Glucowatch for children September 30, 2002

• New protein provides clue to diabetes November 5, 2003

• CD4+ T cells mediate syngeneic graft-versus-host disease-associated colitis March 3, 2004

• New drug combination may prevent complication of bone marrow transplantation January 13, 2003

• ACOG advises screening all pregnant women December 23, 2002

• New findings offer further understanding in young male gymnasts October 13, 2003

• FDA approves VITALITY2 implantable defibrillator May 3, 2004

• Are Gulf War veterans getting better? December 29, 2003

• SLN biopsy practicable for diagnosing cervical, endometrial cancers August 2, 2004

• The silybin-phosphatidylcholine complex IdB 1016 might treat ovarian cancer December 31, 2003
• ETS-1 may be a biomarker for the angiogenesis of ovarian cancer November 26, 2003
• HVJ envelope vector offers efficient gene transfer to the uterus November 3, 2003

• AMA urges 3-step plan for smooth transition to new transaction standards October 15, 2003

• FDA approves rapid HIV test December 2, 2002

• HIV transmission within the U.K. is increasing December 17, 2003
• New study shows overall increase in U.S. HIV diagnoses December 17, 2003

• CDC awards $49 million to support HIV efforts in communities across the U.S. June 21, 2004
• HIV seen as less threatening in era of new treatments October 1, 2003
• NIH awards HIV vaccine development grant September 8, 2003
• Annan calls on African leaders to ensure men take responsibility for AIDS March 19, 2003

• IND filed with FDA for phase Ib/IIa trials for HIV viral entry inhibitor March 29, 2004
• NIH awards $1.95 million to study new treatments for drug side effects November 18, 2002

• Use of antivirals by HIV-infected people reduces ability to infect partners December 31, 2003
• WHO accused of underestimating risk of HIV from hospital needle re-use December 22, 2003

• Viral Nef protein triggers podocyte growth and proliferation September 4, 2002

• HIV Tat linked to liver tumor development March 22, 2004
• Hepatitis C, Epstein-Barr virus interactions have little impact on lymphoma risk September 11, 2002

• Hip osteonecrosis incidence may be rising September 9, 2002

• PMG augments glutamate output from infected macrophages February 9, 2004
• Tat antagonist inhibits gp-120-induced neuroblastoma cell death April 21, 2003
• CPI-1189 safe but ineffective January 22, 2003

• New automated ELISA reduces detection time of HIV-specific antibodies March 15, 2004
• New HIV-1 enzyme immunoassay used to estimate HIV seroincidence October 6, 2003

• E152 amino acid region of HIV integrase characterized May 5, 2004

• HIV infection progresses to AIDS faster in developing countries May 17, 2004

• UAB awarded $20 million to treat HIV-positive people in Zambia May 17, 2004

• IL-15 levels elevated in patients with discordant response to treatment April 21, 2004

• CD4+ natural killer cells may play key role in HIV pathogenesis September 17, 2003

• HIV Nef plays key role in virus-induced podocyte dedifferentiation November 17, 2003

• HIV Tat induces cerebral inflammation and monocyte invasion November 17, 2003

• HIV Vpu overcomes dominant host restriction in human cells February 23, 2004
• HIV Nef induces accumulation of MHC II complexes and MVBs January 12, 2004
• HIV Vif binds and degrades the editing enzyme APOBEC3G December 22, 2003
• HIV Nef does not affect the efficiency of viral cell fusion November 10, 2003
• Nef-induced macrophage protein release enables HIV infection of resting T cells August 20, 2003
• CD4 cell phenotypes linked to nonprogression January 27, 2003
• CD4 cell activation state linked to viral coat protein signaling ability December 9, 2002
• New onset seizure triggers elucidated October 14, 2002
• Dendritic cell subtype affects viral transmission ability August 7, 2002

• HIV trends among men who have sex with men reported at AIDS conference August 11, 2004
• HIV prevention programs can work well for African American teen girls July 28, 2004
• CDC awards $2.2 million for study of topical microbicide July 19, 2004
• CDC grants $21 million to enhance HIV prevention in communities of color April 28, 2004

• Tat from HIV subtype C has impaired chemotactic ability March 29, 2004
• HIV Vif induces G₂/M arrest in feline and bovine cells January 19, 2004
• HIV TAT basic peptide has low affinity for VEGF receptor 2 January 12, 2004
• HIV Vif interaction with Cul5-SCF may be therapeutic target December 15, 2003
• HIV Nef signaling - but not trafficking - underlies impaired T-cell development December 1, 2003
• HIV Nef's ability to downregulate MHC-I molecules key to viral immune escape December 1, 2003
• HIV Tat interacts with distinct proteasomal alpha and beta subunits December 1, 2003
• HIV env gene plays key role in viral fitness September 22, 2003
• HIV transframe protein helps maintain dimerization in mutant protease September 10, 2003
• CRE binding factor involved in Vpr activity July 28, 2003

• DIS stem loop not needed for HIV replication in PBMCs September 10, 2003

• BCL-6 mutations seen in HIV-related pulmonary lymphoproliferative disorders August 4, 2004

• HIV-1 RNA level in cervical secretions influenced by menstrual cycle August 11, 2004
• CpG oligodeoxynucleotides activate HIV replication in latently infected T cells July 28, 2004
• HIV-1 immune response differs in exposed seronegative and seropositive partners July 21, 2004
• HIV viral load of subtype C underestimated in assays optimized for subtype B July 14, 2004
• HIV viral load rebounders have limited long-term naive CD4+ cell reconstitution July 7, 2004

• HIV-positive teens not aware of risks and delay treatment May 12, 2004

• Use of two HIV antibody screening tests increase false-positive rate August 18, 2004

• Bis-anthracycline antibiotics inhibit HIV-1 transcription July 7, 2004
• Non-protease drug combo better than others for fighting HIV May 19, 2004
• MALDI-TOF MS assay provides improved NRTI monitoring April 21, 2004
• HIV-infected cells have heightened vulnerability to electrical damage April 14, 2004
• T-20 cross-reactive gp41 antibody does not reduce T-20 efficacy March 3, 2004
• HIV protease inhibitors may lower vitamin B-12 serum levels October 22, 2003
• RNA-based gene therapy techniques show promise for HIV control September 17, 2003
• FDA approves first once-daily protease inhibitor as part of combination therapy July 14, 2003
• CADA inhibits HIV, human herpesvirus 7 activity January 15, 2003
• Cosalane additives improve intestinal absorption January 8, 2003
• Rapamycin inhibits viral replication November 27, 2002
• Mutagenesis can augment antiviral immunotoxin efficacy November 20, 2002
• Vitamin E can prevent infection-induced T-cell apoptosis November 13, 2002
• Viral inhibitors found in Chinese medical herbs November 6, 2002
• Key T-cell subset loses efficacy during structured treatment interruptions October 7, 2002
• Abacavir substitution has limited benefits for lipoatrophy patients September 25, 2002
• RNA interference could be effective treatment strategy September 16, 2002
• ATP-dependent drug removal can contribute to viral resistance August 5, 2002

• Two regimens found comparable in preventing perinatal transmission of HIV July 28, 2004
• Inactine inactivates HIV in blood products December 25, 2002

• G-8 adopts plan to speed HIV vaccine development June 28, 2004

• MDR-TB common for HIV patients in Peruvian hospitals February 11, 2004

• HIV-1 infection blocked via CCR5 and CXCR4 receptors April 21, 2004
• HIV-1 Nef delivery to dendritic cells may stimulate immune response March 31, 2004
• HIV vaccine antibodies bind more poorly than natural infection antibodies March 24, 2004
• IgG antibodies confer sterilizing protection to SHIV-infected macaques February 2, 2004
• SIV Gag DNA vaccines exhibit enhanced immunogenicity December 15, 2003
• SIV virus-like particles conjugated to cholera toxin elicit immune responses October 29, 2003
• HIV-1 peptide protects mice against virus expressing HIV-1 antigen October 15, 2003
• DNA vaccines enhance cellular immune response to SIV Gag August 6, 2003
• Gag and Pol antigens are important for effectiveness of AIDS vaccines July 28, 2003
• DNA priming improves HSV-1 amplicon vector immunogenicity June 9, 2003
• Mamu-A*01 allele has protective effect in animals December 30, 2002

• HIV-1 viral load and infectivity reduced in presence of cellular prion protein June 9, 2004

• UN: Action against AIDS must address epidemic's increasing effect on women August 9, 2004
• NIH cancels contract for HIV vaccine program August 2, 2004

• New York veterans suffer high rates of hepatitis C with HIV infection November 4, 2002

• The Nugent scoring system is reliable for diagnosing bacterial vaginosis April 19, 2004

• IL-2 improves metastatic malignant melanoma response to vaccine May 12, 2004

• Gap between research and treatment in substance abuse programs bridged August 16, 2004

• DNA vaccine protects against hantavirus pulmonary syndrome October 29, 2003

• New report shows U.S. babies health hurt by hunger June 23, 2004

• Off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery is safe for most patients July 7, 2004

• New report outlines steps needed to lessen smallpox threat August 4, 2004
• For brain tumor surgery in children, high-volume hospitals get better results March 22, 2004

• Air pollution especially harmful to lungs of obese children June 14, 2004
• Use of guns by teens for threats more likely than for self-defense April 28, 2004

• Cdk5 is therapeutic target for Alzheimer disease June 9, 2004

• WNV vaccine shows 100% protection in animal study, company reports August 4, 2004

• Low-dose radiation in infancy may affect intellect January 21, 2004

• The effects of endostatin extend beyond angiostatic influence August 11, 2003
• New OHSU division to explore genetic basis August 4, 2003
• p53 Polymorphism a major determinant of treatment outcome August 4, 2003
• Combination of therapies halt squamous cell carcinoma December 18, 2002

• Air pollution increases vasoconstriction in the lungs of rats August 18, 2004

• Total healthcare expenditures related to diabetes most likely underestimated July 16, 2003

• All pertussis vaccines are efficacious in children July 30, 2003

• Psychological and emotional effects of attacks on U.S. remain unaddressed October 9, 2002

• Breaux outlines plan to cover uninsured March 26, 2003
• New international coalition aims to expand global access to HIV/AIDS treatment January 6, 2003
• AIDS drug prices drop 54% in Latin America, Caribbean August 12, 2002
• New U.N.-backed survey provides data for poor countries on more affordable AIDS drugs July 29, 2002

• Study shows declines in payment for emergency care March 19, 2003
• New report rejects hospital merger activity as key health cost driver March 17, 2003
• UAB announces results of first HIV patient care cost analysis August 12, 2002

• HIV experts question observed therapy in poor nations June 16, 2003

• New Hampshire employers issue groundbreaking proposal to state's insurers October 20, 2003

• Disabled seniors formerly on SSDI hit hardest by drug costs November 20, 2002

• Low-income Internet users in California benefit from online medical searches January 21, 2004

• ORIGIN trial to study reduction in heart disease risk with insulin March 17, 2004
• NHE-1 blockade ameliorates postinfarction remodeling February 11, 2004

• ABT-578-eluting stents may inhibit restenosis June 23, 2004

• New stats show heart disease still America's No. 1 killer, stroke No. 3 January 28, 2004

• ESC experts assess viability of "polypill" July 21, 2003

• Fat distribution differences affect cardiovascular disease risk January 5, 2004

• DCCT/EDIC study reports few surprises July 23, 2003

• New standard proposed for coronary artery calcium screening December 24, 2003
• FDA clears new lab test to help predict those at risk August 11, 2003
• FDA announces labeling changes on cholesterol drug Zocor May 5, 2003
• Time to go beyond cholesterol, MUHC cardiologists suggest March 19, 2003

• FDA clears completely automatic pacemaker April 12, 2004
• Hop overexpression causes severe cardiac dysfunction in mice November 12, 2003
• New data show Lp-PLA2 and CRP associated with incidence of CHD April 21, 2003
• Home health care improves perceived quality of life for patients April 16, 2003
• One in five older British women has heart disease February 10, 2003
• Can an aspirin a day keep atherosclerosis at bay? October 28, 2002
• New predictor of risk found September 16, 2002
• New campaign says 'Cuide Su Corazon' to people with diabetes August 26, 2002
• New guidelines point to lifestyle 'training' in childhood July 29, 2002

• QRS prolongation prevalence in hospitalized HF patients evaluated March 10, 2004
• Vitamin C transforms mouse stem cells into heart muscle cells April 30, 2003
• ACE inhibitor drug reduces heart failure in high-risk patients March 17, 2003

• New ICD/CRT implantation guidelines for non-electrophysiologists published August 9, 2004

• FDP treatment cardioprotective during coronary artery bypass February 18, 2004

• Air-conditioned football pads could help players stay cool February 18, 2004

• Egg yolk a possible alternative to antibiotic treatment of ulcers October 14, 2002

• p16(INK4A) and p14(ARF) is often overexpressed in hematological malignancies September 24, 2003

• Low-molecular-weight heparins may interfere with tumor growth and metastasis June 30, 2004
• ABO blood type and race affects von Willebrand factor activity December 15, 2003

• NIAID bioterrorism grant to fund a new plasmapheresis device March 17, 2004

• Vaccination against hepatitis A elicits humoral and cellular immune responses June 4, 2003

• New study finds universal vaccination would prevent disease and save lives December 3, 2003

• New test quickly identifies both surface and e antigen of hepatitis B December 30, 2002

• New inhibitors show promise for eradicating hepatitis drug-resistant mutants September 23, 2002
• New compound could beat wild-type and lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B September 9, 2002

• Hepatitis B vaccination program a resounding success in Taiwan April 30, 2003
• Hip or thigh yield comparable vaccine protection in immunized infants September 23, 2002

• Soybeans could offer edible alternative to injected vaccine January 8, 2003

• HBV DNA test should replace HBsAg and/or anti-HBc for blood donor screening June 7, 2004
• HBV DNA persists several years after liver transplantation despite prophylaxis August 25, 2003
• Treatment reduces signs of disease progression in patients with chronic disease March 26, 2003
• Viral subtype marks clinical picture in chronic hepatitis B population October 30, 2002

• FDA approves new treatment October 14, 2002

• The MagNA pure LC reduces laborious HCV sample preparation October 6, 2003

• Assay for hepatitis C core antigen suggests storage degrades viral components November 20, 2002

• Greater opportunity for HCV prevention seen among younger drug users October 30, 2002

• HCV screening for drug users/transfusion patients only is most cost-effective August 4, 2004
• HCV Core protein potent nucleic acid chaperone similar to retroviral NC proteins July 26, 2004
• New database to help fight against pervasive liver disease December 22, 2003
• HCV RNA can be detected by polymerase chain reaction in embedded samples November 17, 2003
• Suicidal gene therapy June 18, 2003
• Keratoconjunctivitis sicca a major complication of chronic hepatitis C October 16, 2002

• New combination treatment reported more beneficial than standard therapy October 21, 2002

• HEV-neutralizing antibodies recognize antigen of ORF2 protein vaccine February 11, 2004

• DNA vaccine protects macaques against viral infection January 22, 2003

• HBV frequently targets cellular genes involved in cell signaling August 18, 2003
• COX-2 inhibition may offer a new approach for HCC chemoprevention August 13, 2003
• Zinc finger transcription factor defines treatment-sensitive liver cancer July 9, 2003
• New evidence disfavors tamoxifen for primary liver cancer December 2, 2002
• Percutaneous ethanol injection therapy appropriate for use in the elderly October 16, 2002
• Viral infection supercedes familial genetics in risk for primary liver cancer July 31, 2002

• 15q26.1-26.2 is candidate locus for congenital diaphragmatic hernia June 16, 2004

• The VZV gene 66 is active in latency, phosphorylating IE62 to maintain latency August 11, 2003

• HSV-1 gene affects apoptotic regulatory proteins November 26, 2003
• Rabbits lungs produce immune factor that may be a useful microbicide March 12, 2003

• Diabetes a risk factor for hip fracture in Mexican-Americans January 8, 2003

• 80% of patients eligible for minimally invasive surgery October 8, 2003

• HDT+ASCT not effective for patients with relapsed, refractory HD April 14, 2004
• Advanced disease prognostic score useful for predicting stem cell transplant outcome November 27, 2002
• IMRT promising for treatment with minimal side effects November 6, 2002

• CHOP-R therapy feasible during PBSC mobilization May 12, 2004

• FDA approves computer-aided detection on digital mammography system May 10, 2004

• The discovery of immunoneuroendocrine communication may alter immunotherapy April 21, 2003

• HRT pros, cons should be considered for women with severe menopausal symptoms March 10, 2004
• HRT can benefit women with menopausal symptoms, harm those without March 1, 2004
• FDA teams up with women's health organizations to raise awareness about HRT January 21, 2004
• MPA component of HRT counteracts cardioprotective effects of estrogen December 1, 2003

• HAI risk factors include high complexity score, neonatal age, prolonged ICU stay April 23, 2003

• Cedars-Sinai institutes patient-friendly billing February 12, 2003

• MECP2 open reading frame defines protein linked to Rett syndrome June 9, 2004

• HHMI commits more than $30 million to help reverse brain drain May 5, 2004

• DNA vaccine induces SARS-nucleoprotein-specific immune response July 14, 2004

• New guide helps researchers mine genome data November 11, 2002

• HPV type 16 E5 protein is potential vaccine target October 15, 2003
• HPV status may help identify prognosis of cervical lesions September 24, 2003
• Few women know about HPV or its link to cervical cancer, study shows August 27, 2003

• CD4+ cells of lymphotrophic virus patients do not express tax protein September 17, 2003

• New disease mechanism identified August 11, 2003

• FDA approves first treatment for genetic metabolic disorder May 26, 2003

• FDA approves new therapy September 1, 2003
• New cholesterol drug paired with statin lowers cholesterol May 19, 2003
• Diabetic women on HRT have better glycemic and lipid profiles October 16, 2002
• New cholesterol disorder discovered - as predicted from gene's role July 29, 2002

• Rare blood disease shown to be a form of treatable cancer April 16, 2003

• Researchers find gene that causes HPT-JT syndrome December 25, 2002

• Job stress does not predict high blood pressure February 25, 2004