Drug Law Weekly

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Factor IX variants extend the potential of hemophilia B gene therapy

Children's Hospital, Boston - Omega-3 fatty acids improve hepatic steatosis in mice

Colorado State University - Weight control and breast cancer prevention explored

Columbia University - Researchers publish new studies and findings in the area of chickenpox vaccines

Columbia University, New York - Cancer symptoms relation to depression during palliative radiation studied

ConjuChem, Inc. - Additional positive data reported from phase II DAC:GLP-1/Metformin trial

Curis, Inc. - New cancers linked to abnormal Hedgehog pathway signaling

DOR BioPharma, Inc. - Company to file NDA for orBec

Dartmouth Medical School - Molecular models advance the fight against malaria

Depression - Head-to-head study of Cipralex and citalopram shows former to be more effective

Diabeteszentrum Bad Lauterberg - Reports advance knowledge in diabetes therapy research

Diet and Nutrition - U.S. Agriculture Secretary unveils MyPyramid Steps to a Healthier You

Duke University - Dendritic cells stimulate T cells against metastatic prostate cancer

Duke University Medical Center - Maintenance therapy with fluoxetine effective

DxS, Ltd. - Company launches pharmacogenomic assay for UGT1A1*28

Emory University - What would 100 billion McVeggie burgers mean? Healthier customers

Endovasc, Inc. - Alan Lumsden to join scientific advisory committee at pharma firm

Evans Biomedical Research Center, Boston - GSK3beta inhibitors promote renal epithelial cell survival

Fraunhofer Institute, Hannover - RSK4, PAK5: Potential treatment targets for diabetic nephro- and neuropathy

Fukuoka University - K-ras mutation associated with duration of tamoxifen therapy, menstrual status

GBF-German Research Center for Biotechnology - Data advance knowledge in streptococcus vaccines research

GMP Companies - FDA grants clearance for laparocision scope controller system

Gazi University - New findings in the area of diabetic neuropathy detailed

Gingivitis - FDA Approves New Oral Rinse to Help Treat Gingivitis

Greer - Skin Testing System Approved in China

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. - Cumulase receives FDA 510(k) clearance

IVAX Corporation - Pharmaceutical company receives U.S. FDA approval for Anagrelide HCl Capsules

National Cattlemen's Beef Association - Goal for E. coli illness reduction achieved five years ahead of schedule

National Medical Services - University presents Michael F. Rieders, PhD, with Distinguished Alumni Award

Resolve: The National Infertility Association - Patient advocacy group comments on FDA restrictions on egg, embryo screening

Roche Prod Ltd, Welwyn City - Oseltamivir has potential use in influenza pandemic if used responsibly

Sinclair Pharma plc - U.S. FDA grants approval for oral gingivitis rinse as medical device

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - U.S. FDA approves bipolar CRT lead, company plans U.S. launch of device

U.S. Department of Agriculture - CDC report: Foodborne illnesses continue downward trend

U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Fluoro-Jade C results in contrast labeling of degenerating neurons

U.S. National Institutes of Health - Scientific background provided for discussion of embryo preimplantation issues

US Pharmacopeia - U.S. Pharmacopeia vaccine, virology, and immunology activities reviewed

University of Pennsylvania - Infectious West Nile virus expresses a GFP reporter gene

Vical Incorporated - Investigational West Nile virus DNA vaccine enters initial human trial