Biotech Business Week
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . October 18th, 2004
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Advanced Cancer - HGS-ETR2 trials demonstrate safety, tolerability in advanced cancer patients
Anemia - Aranesp approved for extended dosing by European Commission
Infection Control - Tissue bank to provide sterile soft tissue allografts using gamma irradiation
Sexual Dysfunction - Positive results reported on phase II study of LibiGel
Urinary Tract Infection - Proquin XR New Drug Application accepted for review by U.S. FDA
African Sleeping Sickness - Enrollment completed for clinical trial of DB289 in African sleeping sickness
Allergies - New wheat-free cookbook reinvents author's favorite recipes
Alternative and Complementary Medicine - Health-Mat shown to stimulate T cell proliferation in blood samples
Alzheimer Disease - Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs emerge as having Alzheimer application
Alzheimer Disease - Hospital reports increase in number of people with mild, consistent memory loss
Alzheimer Disease - Human blood sample bank launches Alzheimer disease genetic collection
Alzheimer Disease - Technology to be used in groundbreaking studies of neurological disease
Alzheimer Disease - World Alzheimer's Day marked with awareness events
Angioplasty - CE Mark granted, European launch set for AngioSculpt catheter
Arthritis - Artelon CMC-I Spacer cleared by FDA for thumb arthritis
Arthritis - Data presented on anti-inflammatory compounds
Arthritis - Joint implant receives FDA approval
Artificial Heart - Medical device company implants artificial heart as part of CE Mark trial
Assisted Living - Tips offered on selecting living, care arrangements for the aging or ill
Asthma - AT-101 device shows usefulness in experimental asthma, CPR
Atherosclerosis - Synthetic HDL caused significant regression of coronary atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis - Phase III clinical trial for Desilux begins
Automotive Safety - Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology becomes affiliate of Motor Vehicle Lighting Council
Awards - $1 million awarded by foundation for healthcare innovations
Awards - Biopharmaceutical firm named one of fastest growing Texas tech companies
Awards - Health products company named among 100 best for working mothers
Awards - Hutchinson, Baucus, McClellan receive awards for support of research on aging
Awards - MIT Magazine of Innovation names scientist Erik Scher a 'Top Young Innovator'
Awards - Pharma firm recognized as a best employer for working mothers
Awards - San Diego Telecom Council names Innovators In Telecommunication
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Pharma company expands product pipeline, announces study results
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Study shows microwave treatment is as good as open surgery for enlarged prostate
Bioinformatics - Web-based tool sets design vector-based siRNA and siRNA cassettes
Biopharmaceuticals - Centrifugal Bioreactor technology advances into applied development phase
Biotechnology - Business and marketing publication launches
Bioterrorism - Company gets contract for development of new vaccine adjuvants for biodefense
Bioterrorism - Reactive skin decontamination lotion available to U.S. first responder market
Bipolar Disorder - Seroquel more effective than placebo for rapid-cycling bipolar disorder
Bladder Cancer - Enrollment started in non-invasive bladder cancer diagnostic study
Bladder Cancer - Health Canada approves marketing of diagnostic test for bladder cancer
Blood Cleansing - Technology shows potential as countermeasure against bioterrorism
Bone Grafting - FDA grants approval for new type of bone graft material
Brain Cancer - Research collaboration aims to identify multi-target drugs for brain cancer
Brain Cancer - Study results offer hope for non-toxic cancer therapy in future
Breast Cancer - Breast MRI gains support as important diagnostic tool
Breast Cancer - Medical device company received FDA clearance for MammoSite balloon catheter
Breast Cancer - NMP66 breast cancer detection results presented at conference
Breast Cancer - Research agreement signed to ID early biomarkers for breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Technology company offers software to ease transition to digital mammography
Breast Cancer - Wide use of tamoxifen to prevent of breast cancer is unlikely, study indicates
Business & Finance - Biopharma company names U.S. VP sales and marketing, provides business update
Business & Finance - Biopharmaceutical company provides financial updates
Business & Finance - Blackstone Group completes major investment in acute care hospitals company
Business & Finance - Companies' stock purchase agreement closes, Dacogen license agreement effective
Business & Finance - Dental-products company raises cash dividend by 14%
Business & Finance - Drug-delivery technology company files for IPO
Business & Finance - Health system releases update in anticipation of actual bond offering
Business & Finance - Medical technology group creates financing arm
Business & Finance - Merrill Lynch adds company to Nanotechnology Index
Business & Finance - Pharmaceutical developer announces positive Q1 financial results
Business & Finance - Prospectus submitted to Polish Securities and Exchange Commission
Business & Finance - RBX maker inks agreements in China, reports record Q3 2004 earnings
Business Update - Agreement inked to sell NeedleZap in Pakistan and UAE
Business Update - Australian nanotechnology firm spins out diagnostics company
Business Update - Biopharmaceutical outsourcing company introduces PAREXEL consulting
Business Update - Clinical development specialist targeting India as potential growth area
Business Update - Commercial solutions provider enters agreement with pharmaceutical company
Business Update - Cosmetic doctors give TV peers poor ratings, survey shows
Business Update - Device maker expands into new corporate headquarters
Business Update - Filtration, separations and purification company founder dies
Business Update - Galapagos splits drug-discovery, target-discovery services
Business Update - Herceptin manufacturing agreement announced
Business Update - Lab design company awarded federal contract for hematology, urinalysis inventory
Business Update - Medical device company extents marketing and sales agreement for catheters
Business Update - Medical technology company medical director passes away
Business Update - Model N Medicaid Claims Processing announced
Business Update - Nutritional supplements firm purchases additional space
Business Update - Pharmaceutical company to manufacture Hepalean products for Organon Canada
Business Update - Pharmaceutical conference to discuss issues facing pharma companies
Business Update - Sucanon maker opens Latin American sales office in Mexico City
Business Update - Valley Hospital located in Minneapolis acquired by management company
Cancer - Kadian marketed in U.S. for cancer-associated pain
Cancer Research - Biopharmaceutical company begins phase 1 trial of anticancer agent
Cancer Research - Pharma company announces clinical trial for anticancer compound initiated
Cancer Research - Pharma company releases data from phase 1 for nonHodgkin's B-cell lymphomas
Cancer Research - Pharmaceutical company submits IND for novel anticancer agent Tarvacin
Cancer Research - Positive results reported for Alchemia anticancer compound
Cancer Research - Trials for tumor-blocking pancreatic cancer drug plus chemotherapy promising
Cancer Therapeutics - Biopharmaceutical company's therapeutics candidates highlighted at conference
Cancer Therapeutics - Virulizin study results published
Cancer Therapy - Alimta approved in the European Union for two cancer indications
Cancer Therapy - Anti-cancer drug CP-4055 shows promise of efficacy in phase I clinical study
Cancer Therapy - Clinical study of microwave ablation for lung cancer to begin at RI hospital
Cancer Therapy - Efficacy and safety for cancer immunotherapy preclinical results published
Cancer Therapy - Installation of 17 gauge IceRod technology completed at Columbia Presbyterian
Cancer Therapy - National Cancer Institute awards grant for evaluation of mda-7/IL-24
Cancer Therapy - Phase II SBIR grant to be used for next-generation cancer therapeutics
Cancer Vaccine - Clinical trial initiated for novel therapeutic DNA cancer vaccine
Carcinogenesis - KAT-681 prevents the formation of primary liver cancer in rodents
Cardiology - Antibodies to PF4/heparin are a strong predictor of myocardial infarction
Cardiology - Corin requires frizzled 1 domain and LDLR repeats 1-4 to recognize pro-ANP
Cardiology - Proangiogenic gene therapy shows promise for treating cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular Disease - Positive phase I results announced for intravenous formulation of MC-1
Central Nervous System - Biotechnology company announces partnership with ImClone Systems
Central Nervous System - Central nervous system disorder therapy developer names CEO
Central Nervous System - Pharma company announces acquisition of rights to commercialize tetrabenazine
Childhood Immunizations - Researchers and policy makers asked to "fast track" access to childhood vaccines
Collaborations - Agreement signed for development of generic drugs
Collaborations - Companies announce collaboration agreement on PDE4 inhibitor for asthma, COPD
Collaborations - Deal signed to study genetic variations associated with myoclonic epilepsy
Collaborations - Deal signed with Korean partners for TB drug development
Collaborations - Elinc enters strategic collaboration with image-management company
Collaborations - Genomics companies collaborate to deliver systems biology tools
Collaborations - German, French companies collaborate in the field of infectious diseases
Collaborations - Licensing agreement signed for pimecrolimus for drug-eluting stents
Collaborations - Low-carb diet firm joins forces with educators to combat pediatric obesity
Collaborations - Nanobody maker, Genencor form oncology alliance
Collaborations - Promising anti-obesity drug leads acquired by Biovitrum
Collaborations - Rights granted to more than 80 new patents, applications from Caltech
Collaborations - Therapeutic antibody deal signed to develop gastrointestinal cancer therapies
Collaborations - Vendor program partners with pharmaceutical company
Complementary and Alternative Medicine - New Mexico employers can enrich health benefits through complementary coverages
Compliance - Respiratory-products maker receives quality manufacturing systems certification
Cord Blood - Umbilical cord blood is a legitimate source of mesenchymal stem cells
Coronary Vasodilation - Coronary vasodilation induced by amiodarone highly depends on nitric oxide
Cosmetic Surgery - Many American adults are having some type of cosmetic surgery
Cystic Fibrosis - Principal investigator announced for phase I trials in cystic fibrosis
DNA Vaccine - TLR9- and TLR9+ mice display similar immune responses to DNA vaccine
Deep Vein Thrombosis - SonoLysis phase I/II clinical trial initiated in deep vein thrombosis
Depression - Approval granted to market citalopram in Spain
Depression - E.U. scientific committee recommends approval of duloxetine
Depression - Genaissan acquires rights to vilazodone antidepressant
Dermatology - Skin care company expands Asia-Pacific distribution
Di-Peptide Manufacturing - Novel manufacturing process developed for di-peptides
Diabetes - Economic analysis indicates use of Diachrome for diabetes could offer savings
Diabetes - Medical device company expands options for diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Diabetes - President of India inaugurates new biotech park
Diabetes Therapy - Complete response submitted to FDA for Symlin for glucose control
Diagnostics - Cancer diagnostics company launches automated staining instrument
Diagnostics - Company introduces new FDA-approved and CE-marked ELISA product line
Diagnostics - Diagnostics tests measure metastatic breast cancer circulating tumor cells
Diagnostics - Near-infrared instruments developer's product launched by licensee
Diagnostics - Shipment begins of CLIA-waived AST test for monitoring drugs' liver effects
Diet Trends - Research confirms early theories of Dr. Robert C. Atkins
Disease Management - Pharmaceutical company's disease management programs receive NCQA certification
Drug Delivery - FDA grants Vitrase 3-year market exclusivity
Drug Delivery - Pfizer purchases Meridica Limited from consulting company
Drug Delivery - Pharma company initiates human study of Xanax lingual spray
Drug Delivery - Phase III trials for Micropump formulation of a GlaxoSmithKline product begin
Drug Development - Amiodarone does not affect ximelagatran pharmacokinetics
Drug Development - Companies collaborate to develop, market genomic purification applications
Drug Development - Companies enter new marketing agreement for Vitrase
Drug Development - Group submits formal input to FDA on Critical Path Initiative
Drug Development - Positive results in preliminary phase 3 rheumatoid arthritis drug trial reported
Drug Discovery - Biopharmaceutical company completes second performance milestone
Drug Discovery - Collaboration to discover, develop up to 50 antibody products over 10 years
Drug Discovery - Inexpensive thermal shift assay developed
Drug Discovery - NIH awards grant for development of novel antibacterials
Drug Discovery - Research organization obtains nonexclusive license to ProxiQuant technology
Drug Discovery - Saline perfusion not needed for rat brain penetration studies
Drug Discovery - Shipments started of a new instrument platform for flow cytometry analysis
Drug Discovery - Software provider to complete release of modeling, simulation tools for Linux
Drug Importation - Study estimates large job loss in Michigan if drug importation is adopted
Drug Safety - Intelligence initiative launched to combat illegal Internet pharmacies
Eating Disorders - Researchers conducting study of anorexia treatments
Electronic Medical Records - Buyer's guide helps medical practices evaluate electronic medical record systems
Electronic Medical Records - Study finds point of care technology plays key role in U.S. health care system
Epilepsy - Childhood epilepsy diagnostic licensed for marketing in North America, Japan
Epilepsy - Remote video camera system used for epilepsy monitoring
Eye Health - Study reveals 90% of children prefer photochromic eyeglasses
Eye Health - Vision care company receives fourth patent of 2004
Finance - American Stock Exchange lists common stock of medical device firm
Finance - American stock exchange lists common stock of drug delivery company
Finance - Australian biotech firm raises $4M
Finance - Australian oncology firm lists on Frankfurt exchange
Finance - Biopharm company exchanges series A warrants, terminates rights agreement
Finance - Biotech company issues revised financial guidance
Finance - Biotech firm delays sale-leaseback of Baltimore facility
Finance - Biotechnology company announces exchange price in stock transaction
Finance - Contract clinical research organization reports first quarter financial results
Finance - Dental implants company secures $12.5M in equity financing
Finance - Device company revises guidance for third quarter and remainder of 2004
Finance - Device firm reports 18% increase in sales
Finance - Device maker reports 67% increase in second quarter earnings per share
Finance - Diagnostics company's common stock to continue Nasdaq listing
Finance - Diagnostics maker reports 16th consecutive quarterly dividend
Finance - Doctors' earnings remain flat, lag behind cost of living increases, survey shows
Finance - Early stage life sciences fund raises $26M
Finance - Financial analyses, intelligence company for life science launches LSI 100 Index
Finance - Frovatriptan maker reports interim results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2004
Finance - Health-products maker declares $2 special, 40% increase in quarterly, dividend
Finance - Hospital group completes 9-3/4% tender offer for senior subordinated notes
Finance - Hospital system announces fiscal 2004 annual and fourth quarter results
Finance - Indiana life sciences gets $1.2M grant for workforce training
Finance - Liquid-bandage maker revises 2004 financial outlook
Finance - Medical device company raises $16 million in series C financing
Finance - Medical devices maker closes series D financing, reports significant milestones
Finance - Medical equipment company announces revenues of $3,274,281 in first half of FY04
Finance - Medical technology company reports record third quarter net sales
Finance - Oncology company files registration statement with SEC
Finance - Pharmaceutical company announces pricing of $500 million offering
Finance - Pharmaceutical company reports increases in revenue, net income
Finance - Pharmaceutical firm approved for listing on AMEX
Finance - Pharmaceuticals company announces closing of convertible note exchange
Finance - Polymer technology company announces record revenues
Finance - Provider to industry revises third and fourth quarter outlook
Finance - Supplier to life sciences lowers expectations for 2004, acts on compliance
Finance - VEGF-2-focused company completes private placement and closing on loan facility
Finance - Wound care company focuses on maximizing revenues
Fitness & Wellness - Health benefits, medical cost savings associated with some dietary supplements
Fitness & Wellness - Ohio stand teens navigate corn maze to curb tobacco use among peers, others
Fitness & Wellness - Vitamin B12 taken nasally can stave off anemia after weight reduction surgery
Fundraising - Communications group sponsors Portland's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Fundraising - Food retailer raises $2.3 million for Muscular Dystrophy Association campaign
Gastric Ulcer - Pharma company files IND with FDA to initiate trial for chronic pressure ulcers
Generic Drugs - Pharma company approved to manufacture loratadine and pseudoephedrine tablets
Generic Drugs - Pharma company receives tentative approval of generic Ultracet
Genomics - Agreement signed offering U.S. NIH access to genomics software
Genomics - DNA sequencing software developer releases updates
Genomics - Gene-synthesis company awarded NIH-NHGRI gene-synthesis grant
Genomics - Genome company awarded National Human Genome Research Institute grant
Genomics and Genetics - Comprehensive mapping of cartilage transcripts to human genome achieved
Glaucoma - Approvable letter issued for Extravan
HIPAA - Notice of HIPAA elimination of grace period for updating codes discussed
HIV/AIDS - Nonexclusive license relating to immunoassay for the detection of HIV announced
HIV/AIDS Screening - South African sales of new rapid result HIV tests begin
HIV/AIDS Therapy - HIV-1 viral fitness targeted as a therapeutic strategy
HIV/AIDS Treatment - HIV vaccine trial moving to enroll last cohort of volunteers
HIV/AIDS-Associated Insulin Resistance - Novel insulin receptor activator prevents PI-induced insulin resistance
Health Education - Hospitals group launches Spanish-language site for pregnant women, new mothers
Healthcare Access - Home healthcare services company accredited by community health program
Healthcare Coverage - Florida Chamber of Commerce honors insurance company
Healthcare Coverage - Healthcare transaction service signs connectivity agreement with insurer
Healthcare Coverage - Medical software company signs 2-year contract with Brazilian insurance group
Healthcare Coverage - Opportunities in the PPO sector to be discussed at conference
Healthcare Coverage - Pharma care company provides case management services for retirees
Healthcare Coverage - Software empowers patients to take charge of medical expenses
Healthcare Coverage - Survey finds women feel health plans critical to ensuring financial future
Heart Attack - Positive results of TP10 phase II study published
Heart Disease Therapy - Sarpogrelate possesses cardiovascular and renal clinical potential
Heart Failure - First European orders placed for Ab5000 Circulatory Support System
Heart Surgery - Pharmacokinetics of argatroban during PCI determined
Hemophilia - Companies specializing in hemophilia partner to present symposium
Hepatitis - Biotechnology company names clinical advisory board
Hypercholesterolemia - Fluvastatin well tolerated in renal-compromised, hypercholesterolemia patients
Hypertension - Pharma company expands Diovan production at Swiss manufacturing site
Imaging - Research institute opens clinical imaging research lab in Canada
Imaging - Swedish regulatory authorities to approve novel imaging drug Hexvix
Infection Control - Hand hygiene in NHS hospitals are out of date according to research
Influenza - Importance of influenza vaccination as season opens stressed by U.S. officials
Influenza - NIH grant awarded for development of cell culture-based influenza vaccine
Influenza - Vaccines are first line of defense for flu prevention, antivirals can play role
Influenza Vaccination - Nurses' association opposes mandatory flu vaccination policy
Information Technology - Automation technology launched for genomics, proteomics labs
Information Technology - Companies form alliance to automate HIPAA transaction processing
Information Technology - Company announces voluntary recall of software application card
Information Technology - Consulting company launches regulations-focused program for life science clients
Information Technology - Consulting firm chosen to perform assessment of hospital information systems
Information Technology - Data management software that synchronizes databases installed for DermSergery
Information Technology - Government pushes to launch national electronic health information system
Information Technology - HIPAA deadline generates interest in technology company's security templates
Information Technology - Healthcare IT company announces $1.2 million contract with mail-order pharmacy
Information Technology - IT company forms physician advisory board to support growth in healthcare market
Information Technology - Information technology company automates University of Iowa Hospitals
Information Technology - Managed care company chooses payer software application
Information Technology - Order management system installed at medical center to improve patient safety
Information Technology - Pharmaceutical company signs $1.9 million software and services agreement
Information Technology - Premier Purchasing Partners awards contract to information technology company
Information Technology - Texas healthcare delivery company named one of most innovative users of IT
Information Technology - Voice communication software system for healthcare enterprises launched
Information Technology - Web-based software for analysis, reporting on raw DNA microarrays available
Information Technology - Wireless devices improve efficiency, but costs, other factors hinder acceptance
Insulin - Flamel announces termination of license agreement for long-acting insulin
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Biomedical food supplements product research featured in consumer publication
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Trial appears to validate finger-stick food-intolerance test
Kleptomania - Researchers encouraged by early study results of drug to treat kleptomania
Lab Devices - FDA approves manufacture of Pyrotell Single Test Vials at new facility
Lab Tools - Flow cytometry system for clinical diagnostics released
Legal Issues - U.S. Government to collect $11.3M for expenses from silicone breast implants
Leukemia - Data demonstrates potential role for QUADRAMET in acute myeloid leukemia
Liver Transplantation - Cell line has potential application towards development of bioartificial liver
Low-Carb Diet - Low carb dieters dismayed by rapid weight gains
Macular Degeneration - Pfizer, Eyetech and partner provide regulatory update on Macugen
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Heart center, developer collaborate to research uses of MRI in cardiac care
Malignant Melanoma - Ceplene trial in advanced malignant melanoma fails to meet primary endpoint
Management Systems - Florida healthcare system installs analytical management, productivity system
Market Analysis - Quality is key to success in selling antibodies
Medical Devices - Bioscience announces supply agreement with Resurrection Medical Center
Medical Devices - Franek to protect biomedical research instrumentation at medical school
Medical Devices - Hospital uses carotid stent device to open blocked arteries in the neck
Medical Devices - Medical device company launches instrument for soft-tissue cutting, coagulation
Medical Devices - Nashville surgeons perform endoscopic bypass surgery without stopping the heart
Medical Devices - Noninvasive blood pressure monitoring device tested at children's hospital
Medical Technology - Life sciences company receives drug approval for ICG-PULSION in E.U. countries
Medical Technology - Study show optimizing patient fluid levels during surgery reduces hospital stays
Medication Access - Accord on better access to essential medicines for poor reached at WHO meeting
Melanoma - Enrollment completed in phase III trial of Canvaxin
Meningococcal Disease - FDA panel recommends licensure of Menactra vaccine
Mental Health - Biotech company closes series A financing, awarded grant for anxiety research
Mergers & Acquisitions - Acquisition of Delaware biotech firm completed
Mergers & Acquisitions - Biotech companies announce definitive merger agreement
Mergers & Acquisitions - Edwards acquires percutaneous heart-valve technology company
Mergers & Acquisitions - Gambro expands into the emerging market for liver support
Mergers & Acquisitions - Global Medicine, Cryptic Afflictions merge
Mergers & Acquisitions - Silicone compounds manufacturer acquires Simethicone products
Mergers and Acquisitions - Silipos, Inc., to be acquired for $15.5M
Metabolism Research - Nicholson Metabolic Pathways Charts to be developed, published in print, online
Microarray - Device maker launches MAUI Mixer M4 for microarray hybridization
Mood Enhancement - New timed-released version of St. John's Wort available
Myelodysplastic Syndromes - EMEA accepts marketing authorization application for Vidaza for review
Myocardial Infarction - Left ventricular morphology and function studied in rabbit MI model
Nerve Agents - Canadian government expands support for counter-terrorism antidote
Newborn Health - Study finds no deaths related to traditional infant bedding
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Marqibo to be reviewed by FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - NHL patients do not receive full dose of chemo, study shows
Nosocomial Infections - FDA grants Aurexis fast track designation
Nutrition - Benefits of omega-3s are good news for health-conscious consumers
Nutrition - Food company comments on study examining calcium and folic acid supplements
Nutrition - Powdered oils producer launches 3 OmegasT fatty acid
Nutrition - Testimony on dietary guidelines asserts negative messages are not effective
Obstetrics - Celecoxib no better than placebo for pruritis in cesarean-section patients
Obstetrics - Monitoring technology for safer births studied at Kaiser Permanente
Occupational Safety - Occupational safety institute published hazardous drug exposure report
Oncology - Pharmaceutical company announces developments in oncology program
Ophthalmologic Surgery - U.S. FDA approves device for separating corneal tissue during surgery
Orthopedics - Nazareth Hospital unveils new medical office building to serve community
Orthopedics - Orthopedics company names member to board, releases back bracing system
Orthopedics - Provider of human bone and bone connective tissue names senior vice president
Orthopedics - Tissue repair technology company receives patent for fiber-reinforced scaffolds
Osteomalacia - Bone densitometry useful in follow-up osteomalacia treatment
Osteoporosis - Lasofoxifene NDA submission earns pharmaceutical company $2M milestone payment
Osteoporosis - Osteoporosis treatment submitted to European authorities for approval
Osteoporosis - Study compares weekly dosing efficacies of Fosamax and Actonel
Otitis Media - Inaugural Pulsys phase III trial to begin
Pain - FDA approves ANDA for Oxycodone Hydrochloride Controlled Release Tablets, 80mg
Pain Management - Canadian pharmaceutical company realigns product pipeline
Pain Management - Neuropathic pain market growth predicted in report
Pain Management - Survey finds one in three Connecticut adults experience pain on a daily basis
Pain Management - Survey finds only 6% of adults recognize symptoms of nerve pain
Pain Management - ThermaCare launches heat wrap for knee pain
Pain Management - Understand your prescription painkillers, advises foundation report
Pain Medicine - Phase III trial begins for analgesic Bicifadine
Pancreatic Cancer - Neurobiological gene therapy company signs license agreement for enzymes
Parkinson Disease - Nasal powder program expanded with new production capability
Patents - Biopharmaceutical company announces European patent developments
Patents - Company awarded patent on human P2Y4 receptor
Patents - Company receives European patents on its encapsulation technology
Patents - Company receives U. S. patent for de-identified patient encryption process
Patents - Company receives notice of allowance for MEDI-SAVER patent
Patents - Composition-of-matter patent issued covering A.G.E. Crosslink Breakers
Patents - Early trial set in patent infringement lawsuit against Schering-Plough
Patents - Gen-Probe settles patent dispute
Patents - Patent granted for InFORM Radiology Workflow Solution
Patents - Patent issued for wireless capability on infusion system
Patents - Rights obtained to polymer drug delivery patents
Patient Safety - ShrinkSafe paralytic identification bands launched for high-alert medications
Pediatric Leukemia - FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee to review clofarabine
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Angiox approved in Europe
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention - Company gets E.C. approval to market anticoagulant for PCI patients in Europe
Personnel - Andrea Natale joins device company's medical advisory board
Personnel - Andrew K.W. Powell named VP and general counsel to dental/derma-focused company
Personnel - Arthur B. Modell to head board of governors for new heart institute
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company CFO retires, successor named
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company announces appointment of chief scientific officer
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company announces formation of scientific advisory board
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company announces medical director
Personnel - Biotech company appoints board members
Personnel - Catherine Kniker named VP of corporate strategic development at device firm
Personnel - Clinical research organizations appoints director of global product development
Personnel - Company specializing in stem cells announces new CEO
Personnel - Contract research organization announces vice president, human resources
Personnel - Dean Haubrich, PhD, named head of project management for TB organization
Personnel - Deborah Jorn, Stephen Farrand named to new posts at science-based drug company
Personnel - Device company appoints Martin Joyce as chief financial officer
Personnel - Diagnostic imaging services announces resignation of chief executive officer
Personnel - Dr. Kimberley Forbes-McKean named SVP, chief technical science officer
Personnel - Drug discovery company names vice president finance
Personnel - Drug-sampling solutions provider names executive director, business development
Personnel - Dunton and Wenzinger appointed to biopharmaceutical company's board of directors
Personnel - Edmund Mickunas named VP regulatory and clinical affairs
Personnel - Gene technology company appoints new member to board of directors
Personnel - Genomics company names new chairman, president
Personnel - Glen A. Fine named new executive VP of standards institute
Personnel - Healthcare company appoints chief scientific officer
Personnel - Healthcare system responds to Illinois governor's facility board appointments
Personnel - Ion channel drug discovery company appoints vice president, discovery
Personnel - Joe W. Smith named to board of directors at surgical device company
Personnel - Life sciences-focused legal firm hires two expert biotech patent attorneys
Personnel - Medical and wipes company names product manager
Personnel - New Jersey Biotechnology Council elects new officers, expands leadership team
Personnel - New president appointed at biotech firm
Personnel - Newborn health company makes personnel announcements
Personnel - Nonprofit pharmaceutical company announces new board member, senior staff
Personnel - Oncology company appoints Michael Kishbauch to its board of directors
Personnel - Outsourced sales and marketing company names executive VP human resources
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company announces new board member
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company announces new personnel appointments
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company appoints Paul Hamelin as president, COO
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company names Les Paul as VP, medical affairs
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company names vice president, product development
Personnel - Pharmaceutical company promotes Terry Prime to VP of marketing
Personnel - Richard K. Whitney joins laboratories board, former director resigns
Personnel - Scott Borland named vice president of engineering by drug delivery company
Personnel - Specialty pharmaceutical company announces management appointments
Personnel - Susan Harris named president of labor relations firm's healthcare division
Personnel - Walter Singleton named vice president, clinical and regulatory affairs
Personnel - Worker's compensation and liability assistance company names president
Polymerase Chain Reaction - Device company launches OpenArray Transcription Analysis system
Prescription Drug Cost - Up to 53% of users of foreign prescription drug sites are U.S. seniors
Product Distribution - Medical devices company picks distributor for rapid skin anesthesia product
Product Licensing - Corgentech licenses peptide-delivery system to use with TF Decoys
Product Licensing - Flamel licenses Micropump technology for lansoprazole
Product Licensing - GTC Biotherapeutics grants license for Protexia
Product Licensing - GTG grants genetic-testing license agreement
Product Licensing - Licensing agreement reached for oral formulation of human growth hormone
Prostate Cancer - A glass of red wine a day may keep prostate cancer away
Prostate Cancer - Combination trial to study MDX-010 with GVAX prostate cancer vaccine
Prostate Cancer - Patient enrollment commences in U.S. prostate cancer study of Modrenal
Prostate Cancer - Report on prostate cancer frames debates on treatment
Psoriasis - Enrollment completed for phase II trial for Psoraxine
Psoriasis - Marketing authorization for psoriasis drug granted by European Commission
Public Health - Customizable information delivery system for HIV/AIDS community launched
Pulmonary Hypertension - Endothelin ETA receptor antagonist reverses pulmonary hypertension
Quality Assurance - Health plan named to top 10 by National Committee for Quality Assurance
Rankings - LIMS provider named to Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Program for Delaware Valley
Regulatory Process - Company reiterates Enhanze SC NDA timeline
Renal - ADPKD disease pathways elucidated
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Recombinant respiratory syncytial viruses characterized
Rosacea - Rosula NS medicated pads launched
Sexual Desire Disorder - FDA grants priority review to testosterone transdermal system for HSDD
Smallpox - FDA clinical hold for ACAM2000 removed, BLA submission planned
Smoking Cessation - New drug-free smoking cessation product introduced
Smoking Cessation - Statewide smoking cessation line helps Ohioans quit
Staffing - New VISTA staffing unit offers temporary oncologist staffing
Stock Market - Changes to stock market index fund announced
Stroke - New Jersey hospital to offer newly approved stent device to prevent stroke
Surgical Techniques - Company demonstrates end-to-side surgery tool for reconnecting tissue
Tissue Engineering - U.S. Army evaluating recombinant human fibrinogen product
Transplant Medicine - Genetic signatures profile kidney transplant rejection status
Tuberculosis - CDC funding to be used for development of TB vaccine trial sites in India
Tumor Therapy - Antisense drug targeting STAT-3 demonstrates significant antitumor activity
Weight Loss - Researchers link citrus to weight loss, reduced heart disease and cancer
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