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Table of Contents . . . August 23rd, 2005
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Abbott Laboratories - Pharma firm reaches agreement with Brazilian government for AIDS drug
BSD Medical Corp. - Patent to be issued for new device to optimize radiation treatments
CryoLife, Inc. - Biomaterials company to settle shareholder suits
Cyberonics, Inc. - VNS maker announces revised long-term sales outlook and guidance for fiscal 2006
CytoGenix, Inc. - Company files U.S. patent application for family of DNA antimicrobial agents
DNAPrint genomics, Inc. - Genomics company launches new corporate marketing and product branding campaign
Denver Health Medical Center - Spironolactone prescriptions increased after study publication
Dimethaid Research, Inc. - Pharmaceutical developer names Dan McKay VP, intellectual property
Diomed, Inc. - Company receives notice of allowance for key U.S. EVLT patent
EP MedSystems, Inc. - Company announces Japanese clearance for EP-4 Computerized Cardiac Stimulator
InkSure Technologies Inc. - InkSure signs contract for protection of ethical pharmaceuticals
Kroger Co. - Grocery chain, CMS launch program to help give seniors access to drug benefits
OrthoLogic Corp. - Drug development company reports second quarter 2005 results
Priority Healthcare Corporation - Specialty pharmacy and distribution company to be acquired by Express Scripts
Quality Care Solutions Inc. - Information technology provider announces Medicare Part D functionality
AVANT Immunotherapeutics, Inc. - Positive preliminary results from clinical trial of cholera vaccine reported
Aarhus University Hospital - Long-term anorectal dysfunction occurred after postoperative radiotherapy
Acambis plc - Phase I trial of C. difficile vaccine commences
Adams Respiratory Therapeutics, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm sets price for public offering
Advancis Pharmaceutical Corporation - Results reported from pediatric Amoxicillin PULSYS phase III trial
Aesthetic Surgery Center, New York - Primary fascia lata autografting highly effective
Alpharma, Inc. - Warning label expanded for Kadian
Alteon, Inc. - Pharmaceutical firm adopts amended, restated stockholder rights agreement
American Specialty Health - Vending machine program offers healthy snacks and drinks
Ankara University - Therapeutic approach to mycosis fungoides and Sezary syndrome addressed
Anniston Medical Clinic - Ultralow-dose naltrexone enhances oxycodone analgesia
Aphton Corporation - Biotech company announces approval of NASDAQ SmallCap Market transfer
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Milestone achieved in collaboration with Merck & Co.
Argos Therapeutics Inc. - Improved RNA amplification garners more cells for cancer vaccines
ArthroCare Corp. - Study shows Topaz is effective when used in treatment of tendons
Avanir Pharmaceuticals - NDA submitted to U.S. FDA for Neurodex for pseudobulbar affect indication
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston - Pancreatic islet transplantation stabilizes diabetes-related pathologies
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. - Financing secured for development of BEMA Fentanyl
Boehringer Ingelheim - CHMP offers positive opinion in Europe for Tipranavir
Brighton & Sussex University of Hospital - Isoniazid + rifampicin resistance strongly predictive of death in TB meningitis
Business Update - ASH offers nutritional products, health education materials
CHU Bretonneau - Electronic micropump nebulizers effective for ventilated neonates
CUB Hopital Erasme, Brussels - Recent findings in diabetes therapy described
Cancer Research U.K. - Maintaining lifestyle top of men's list when choosing a prostate cancer therapy
Case Western Reserve University - Insulin receptor activator and PPAR agonist used for metabolic syndrome
Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cientificas - Recent findings illuminate research in cholera vaccines
Charite University, Berlin - Cisplatin, gemcitabine and treosulfan used to treat metastatic uveal melanoma
Chiba University - Data advance knowledge in virology research
Children's Hospital Boston - Many body-conscious teens use supplements to improve physique
China Medical University Hospital, Taichung - Amino acid concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid measured in ALL children
Christian-Doppler-Klinik, Salzburg - Studies describe new findings in atherosclerosis research
Clear Passage Therapies - Newly researched infertility treatment comes to western U.S.
Comedicus Incorporated - Pericardial therapeutics company retains financial advisor
Cornell University - Cornell researcher uncovers details of how cancer spreads
Cornell University - Researchers detail new studies and findings in the area of diabetes therapy
CuraGen Corp. - Genomics-focused pharma reports Q2 loss of $15.7 million
Cytokinetics, Inc. - Company reports Q2 results, announces trials for ispinesib
Defense Science & Technology Laboratory - DNA vaccines for biodefense reviewed
DiscoveRx Corp. - Company launches cell-based assay technology for studying cell signaling events
Duke University - Atypical antipsychotic drugs and diabetes examined
Duke University - Findings describe new data in prostate cancer research
Ege University, Izmir - Vitamin D supplement doesn't prevent treatment-induced osteopenia
Emory University, Atlanta - Mouse retinal nuclear elements favor endogenous gene repair activity
European Institute of Oncology, Milan - Surgical margins compared between oncoplastic surgery and quadrantectomy
Evanston Northwestern Healthcare - Healthcare system starts MRSA screening program
Eyetech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Eye-disease-focused company reports Q2 revenue of $57.1 million
Forest Laboratories, Inc. - Company announces FDA nonapprovable letter on sNDA for Namenda for mild AD
Information Data Management, Inc. - FDA clears donor room management system
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. - New drug application accepted for insomnia treatment
Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics - 510(k) clearance given for direct high density lipoprotein assay
PDI, Inc. - Allergan to co-promote ophthalmic solution through multiple client sales force
Premier Inc. - Research shows economic incentives can drive hospital quality improvement
Santarus, Inc. - U.S. FDA accepts filing of NDA for ZEGERID Chewable Tablets
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries - U.S. FDA grants tentative approval of tramadol and acetaminophen tablets
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Agency announces Class I recall of Colleague Volumetric Infusion Pumps
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - Identifying microbial pathogens in post-9/11 era reviewed
University of South Dakota - Melatonin slows cancer but is often overlooked as a therapeutic option
ZARS pharma - U.S. FDA grants approval of topical local anesthetic patch
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