Drug Law Weekly

Columbia University - New findings in allergy medicine described

Columbia University of College Physics & Surgery, - Research in osteoporosis provides new insights

Conor Medsystems, Inc. - Positive 12-month results from PISCES trial reported

ConsumerLab.com - FTC dismisses vitamin trade group complaint against nutrition products evaluator

Corixa Corp. - Immunotherapeutics maker reports 2004 revenue of $25.0M; down from 2003

Crucell, NV - Dutch biotech, VRC extend Ebola vaccine agreement

Dokuz Eylul University of Hospital - Turkish emergency physicians resist smallpox vaccination

Drug Abuse - Award recognizes innovative pharmacy program

Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Companies agree to develop, commercialize DURECT'S 7-day transdermal pain patch

Erasme University, Brussels - Exhaled nitric oxide may help determine asthma related quality of life

Erasmus MC, Rotterdam - Higher body mass index allows for better outcome in CABG patients

European Org. for Research and Treatment of Cancer - Study shows clear improvement in survival demonstrated for glioblastoma

European Space Agency - WISE study starts with 60 days of bedrest for terrestrial female astronauts

Everlast Worldwide, Inc. - Company launches nutrition line for Latinos

Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Calcium hydroxide does not eradicate microbiota causing pulp necrosis

First Horizon Pharmaceutical Corp. - OptiNate, prenatal vitamin with vegetarian-sourced omega-3 fatty acids, launched

Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia - Researchers look into novel PET radiotracers

Free University of Brussels -  Staphylococcus aureus studied, prevalence of methicillin-resistance revealed

Free University of Brussels - Protective diet prevents increase in gut permeability in diabetes-prone rats

Gen-Probe, Inc. - FDA clears standalone APTIMA test to detect STD bacterium

Harvard University - Rural America vulnerable to bioterrorism and natural disaster threats

Healthcare Costs - Increasing cost pressures on hospitals is leading issue within healthcare sector

ISTA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pharmaceutical company files IND for phase IIb trial of ecabet sodium

Immunicon Corporation - CellTracks Analyzer II gets FDA 510(k) clearance for in vitro diagnostic use

Kensey Nash Corporation - Biomaterials company updates U.S. FDA approval status of vein graft treatment

Lantibio, Inc. - Initiation of clinical trials in treatment for dry eye syndrome announced

Nephros, Inc. - Medical device co. announces 510(k) filing with U.S. FDA for high flux filter

Neurobiological Technologies, Inc. - Neurobiological technology co. reports on end of phase II meeting with U.S. FDA

Ohio State University - Studies advance knowledge in anthrax vaccines research

Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection - Pennsylvania proposed grants to help counties control West Nile Virus

Premier Inc. - U.S. healthcare strategic alliance adopts global location number standard

Purkyne Military Medical Academy - Novel GF nerve agent antidotes synthesized

Roche Diagnostics - FDA approves COBAS AmpliScreen hepatitis C and HIV-1 tests

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. - Chinese government grants new drug certificate for split flu vaccine

University of Kansas - DNA vaccine protects against AIDS, not HIV

Varian Medical Systems - U.S. FDA grants 510(k) clearance for applicator for brachytherapy treatments

sanofi-aventis - Company seeks U.S. FDA approval to broaden age group for meningococcal vaccine