Extending The Effective Lifetime Of Stents, Peptide Promotes Healing Of Blood Vessels

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Implanted stents can reopen obstructed arteries, but regrowth of cells into the vessel wall can entail restenosis. Research at LMU now shows that an antimicrobial peptide inhibits restenosis and promotes vascular healing. Thus, coating stents with this peptide could increase their clinical efficacy. Atherosclerosis is a major contributor to worldwide ...

U.S. Stocks Fall, Extending Biggest Quarterly Drop Since 2008

Friday, September 30th, 2011

U.S. stocks fell, extending the biggest quarterly drop since 2008 for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, after reports from China and Germany fueled concerns the global economy is slowing. Find more info about U.S. Stocks Fall, Extending Biggest Quarterly Drop Since 2008 photos videos pictures. read more

UAW Turns Focus to Ford After Extending Contract With Chrysler

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

The United Auto Workers will shift to bargaining with Ford Motor Co., an automaker it can strike, after extending its contract with Chrysler Group LLC. Find more info about UAW Turns Focus to Ford After Extending Contract With Chrysler photos videos pictures. read more

European Stocks Fall, Extending 11-Month Low; SocGen Shares Drop

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

European stocks retreated, extending an 11-month low, amid concern the U.S. economy is faltering and the nation may lose its top credit rating. Asian shares fell while U.S. index futures gained. Find more info about European Stocks Fall, Extending 11-Month Low; SocGen Shares Drop photos videos pictures. read more

Democrats Plan Votes on Extending Bush-Era Tax Cuts

Friday, November 19th, 2010

Democratic leaders in Congress said they would vote on extending some or all of the 2001 and 2003 income tax cuts with just weeks to go before their scheduled expiration, even as a deal remained elusive. Find more info about Democrats Plan Votes on Extending Bush-Era Tax Cuts photos videos pictures. ...