Drug Law Weekly
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . November 28th, 2006
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Business & Finance - Aeterna Zentaris distributes remaining shares of Atrium Biotechnologies
Business & Finance - AmerisourceBergen reports record operating revenue of $14.6 billion
Business & Finance - Angiotech Pharmaceuticals posts revenues of $86.3 million
Business & Finance - Cerus announces third quarter financial results
Business & Finance - QLT announces 2006 Q3 results, updates guidance, and implements cost reductions
Business & Finance - Repligen reports second quarter fiscal year 2007 financial results
Business Update - Adherex enters partnership phase III trial of sodium thiosulfate to prevent hearing loss
Business Update - BayBio launches expanded lobbying program for growing companies
Collaborations - InterMune closes collaboration agreement with Roche
Finance - McKesson reports Q2 2007 revenue up 5% over a year ago to $22.4 billion
Finance - Mylan reports second quarter fiscal 2007 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.37
Legal Issues - Merz Pharma reports win of significant stage in patent dispute in U.K. with Allergan
Mergers & Acquisitions - Antitrust authorities approve Siemens' acquisition of Bayer Diagnostics
Mergers & Acquisitions - Merck & Co. to acquire RNA developer Sirna Therapeutics in deal worth $1.1 billion
Patents - Invitrogen wins patent infringement lawsuit against Stratagene
Steroid Research - Steroids may be associated with an antisocial lifestyle
Acromegaly - Ambrilia reports positive results from study of prolonged release formulation of Octreotide
Acromegaly - Tercica partner Ipsen submits NDA to U.S. FDA for Somatuline Autogel for treating acromegaly
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Lorus Therapeutics announces presentation on GTI-2040 uptake by tumor cells in AML
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Reports outline acute myeloid leukemia in children study findings from Children's Hospital, Department of Women's and Children's Health
Addiction Medicine - US WorldMeds initiates phase 3 trial of lofexidine for treating opiate withdrawal symptoms
Adverse Drug Reactions - Reports outline adverse drug reactions research from Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Adverse Drug Reactions - Studies from College of Medicine, Division of Vascular Surgery yield new data on adverse drug reactions
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Results of implantable telescope trial show potential for treatment of AMD
Aging - New findings reported from Mayo Clinic describe advances in aging
Allergies Therapy - Research from Veterans General Hospital in the area of allergies therapy published
Allergies Therapy - Research on allergies therapy detailed by scientists at University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine
Allergies Therapy - Research reports on allergies therapy from Groningen University provide new insights
Allergies Therapy - Researchers from Institute of Human Nutrition report on findings in allergies therapy
Allergies Therapy - Studies conducted at Health Science Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology on allergies therapy recently published
Allergies Therapy - Studies in the area of allergies therapy reported from University of Dundee
Allergy & Immunology - Inspire, FAES Farma ink deal for new oral antihistamine for U.S., Canadian allergy market
Alzheimer Disease - Panel convened by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation makes dementia therapy recommendations
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - CytRx's Arimoclomol granted Orphan Drug Designation in European Union for treatment of ALS
Angiogenesis - Reports from Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Department of Molecular add new data to research in angiogenesis
Angiology - Researchers from College of Medicine describe findings in angiology
Angiotensins - Research on angiotensins detailed by scientists at Mayo Clinic, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
Anti-Infectives - Research on anti-infectives described by scientists at Tel-Aviv University, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
Antimicrobials - Research from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery provide new insights into antimicrobials
Anxiety Disorders Therapy - Data on anxiety disorders therapy published by researchers at National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Arrhythmia Therapy - Research from University of Milan-Bicocca, Department of Statistics broadens understanding of arrhythmia therapy
Arthritis - Array BioPharma's p38 inhibitor for inflammatory disease to advance into human trials
Arthritis Therapy - Reports outline arthritis therapy study results from University of Nijmegen, Department of Rheumatology
Asthma - BioWa begins phase I clinical trial in asthma
Asthma - Pharmaxis' Aridol gains Swedish approval
Asthma Therapy - Recent findings from Royal Children's Hospital, Department of Immunology highlight research in asthma therapy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Alliant reports positive preliminary results in survey on methylin oral solution in ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Daytrana provides individualized ADHD symptom management
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - New study supports low abuse potential of ADHD medication, Concerta (methylphenidate HCl)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Study suggests Strattera improved ADHD symptoms in children with ADHD and reading disorders
Awards - CytRx CEO receives Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Biochemistry - New biochemistry research from University of Technology, Institute for Food discussed
Biochemistry - New biochemistry research reported from National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
Biochemistry - Report summarizes biochemistry study findings from Maine Medical Center
Biochemistry - Research from Chosun University, Research Center for Proteineous Materials yields new findings on biochemistry
Biochemistry - Scientists at Institute of Physical Biochemistry publish research in biochemistry
Biochemistry - Study findings from Institute of Biomedicine, Department of Physiology provide new insights into biochemistry
Biochemistry - Study findings from National Heart Lung and Blood Institute broaden understanding of biochemistry
Biological Chemistry - New findings from Kumamoto University describe advances in biological chemistry
Biological Chemistry - Research on biological chemistry detailed by scientists at Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Department of Genetics
Biological Chemistry - Studies from Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences have provided new information about biological chemistry
Biomedical Engineering - Findings from Ghent University broaden understanding of biomedical engineering
Biomedical Engineering - Investigators at Mahidol University publish new data on biomedical engineering
Biomedical Engineering - New biomedical engineering research from Duke University, Department of Biomedical Engineering described
Biomedical Engineering - Reports on biomedical engineering findings from Tanta University, Chemistry Department provide new insights
Biomedical Engineering - Research from Medical College of Wisconsin, Medical College has provided new information about biomedical engineering
Biomedical Engineering - Research from University of Newcastle, School of Biomedical Sciences and Hunter Medical Research Institute in the area of biomedical engineering described
Biomedical Engineering - Scientists at Central South University publish new data on biomedical engineering
Biomolecular Screening - Study findings from Marquette University, Department of Chemistry broaden understanding of biomolecular screening
Biopharmaceutics - Reports outline biopharmaceutics research from School of Pharmacy
Blood Substitutes - Scientists at Mayo Clinic discuss research in blood substitutes
Brain Cancer - Northwest Biotherapeutics discusses results from clinical trials in brain cancer
Brain Cancer Therapy - Reports from Duke University, Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center advance knowledge in brain cancer therapy
Brain Research - College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry details research in brain research
Brain Research - Reports outline brain research study results from National University
Brain Research - Research from Pennsylvania State University, College of Medicine yields new data on brain research
Breast Cancer - Bionovo's phase I/II trial protocol for metastatic breast cancer accepted by U.S. FDA
Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy study findings have been published by scientists at Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Therapy - New data from National Tumor Institute, Division of Medical Oncology illuminate research in breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - New findings from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery describe advances in breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Research results from Kagoshima University, Department of Clinical Pharmacy update knowledge of breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Ohio State University, Division of Medicinal Chemistry describe findings in breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Vaccine - BN ImmunoTherapeutics reports data on breast cancer vaccine shows exceptional efficacy
Business & Finance - Adeza reports 18% increase in product sales
Business & Finance - Akorn reports third quarter 2006 revenues of $14.5 million and 41% gross margin
Business & Finance - ArQule posts net loss of $0.43 per share
Business & Finance - Callisto Pharmaceuticals closes on preferred stock financing
Business & Finance - Carrington reports 18% revenue increase in third quarter
Business & Finance - CoTherix reports net loss of $2.8 million in third quarter
Business & Finance - Isis reports Q3 loss from operations of $18.3 million
Business & Finance - Lexicon Genetics' Q3 revenues increased 40% to $19.6 million
Business & Finance - Maxygen reports Q3 2006 loss to shareholders of 30 cents per share
Business & Finance - Nanophase announces record third-quarter revenue increase 45% year-over-year
Business & Finance - Nastech announces third quarter 2006 financial results
Business & Finance - NationsHealth announces 2006 third quarter and year-to-date financial results
Business & Finance - Sepracor reports Q3 2006 consolidated revenues of $289.3 million
Business & Finance - Supplier to nutraceuticals Maypro Group receives minority investment from Marubeni America
Business & Finance - US Oncology reports Q3 2006 revenue of $698.6 million, 9-month revenue of $2,089.8 million
Business Update - Abraxis BioScience launches new Abraxane patient assistance program
Business Update - Acusphere trains echo-blinded readers to increase sensitivity while maintaining accuracy
Business Update - Akesis Pharmaceuticals manufactures drug for trials in type 2 diabetes
Business Update - Akorn, Natco Pharma add two drugs to supply and margin sharing agreement
Business Update - American Oriental Bioengineering included in government sponsored initiative
Business Update - Artes Medical announces U.S. FDA approval for ArteFill as wrinkle filler
Business Update - Astellas Pharma, GlaxoSmithKline sponsor race car
Business Update - AutoGenomics develops novel tests in personalized medicine
Business Update - Avecia, Illumigen ink development, manufacturing agreement
Business Update - Aviva Biosciences signs agreement with Cosmo Bio for representation in Japan
Business Update - Bionomics, SAFC Pharma sign contract to manufacture BNC105 for cancer indication
Business Update - Carrington's DelSite subsidiary presents data on needle-free vaccine technology
Business Update - Cerexa expands portfolio of anti-infective therapies through in-licensing with Meiji Seika Kaisha
Business Update - China Pharma receives GMP certification and SFDA production approval for cephalosporin
Business Update - ChloraPrep extends product line with new Hi-Lite Orange tint
Business Update - Covance adds Orbitrap to ADME capabilities
Business Update - Critical Therapeutics' new business strategy focuses on controlled-release and intravenous zileuton
Business Update - CuraGen and TopoTarget out-license worldwide rights for preclinical HDAC inhibitor
Business Update - Cytel's Dr. Jerald S. Schindler speaks on adaptive clinical designs at FDAnews Audioconference
Business Update - Dyax and ZymoGenetics enter into library license agreement for discovery of therapeutic antibodies
Business Update - KCI announces agreement with Novation
Business Update - Marshall Edwards, Inc. names JPMorgan Securities Inc. as exclusive financial advisor
Business Update - Memory Pharmaceuticals to get $2 million payment from Roche for license to neurology drug
Business Update - Metabolon launches biochemical metabolite analysis system for first-in-human studies
Business Update - Microbix partners with Angiogen to market urokinase drug therapy for treating solid cancers
Business Update - Millennium, Ortho Biotech partner to co-promote cancer therapeutic bortezomib for injection
Business Update - Morphotek named one of top three fastest growing companies in region by 2006 Philadelphia 100
Business Update - NascaCell and Qiagen N.V. researchers publish report on rapid drug screening technology
Business Update - Oral telbivudine receives U.S. FDA approval to treat patients with chronic hepatitis B
Business Update - Progenics earns $5 million from Wyeth for achieving methylnaltrexone milestone
Business Update - Research collaboration with Roche reaches first milestone ahead of schedule
Business Update - Taratec releases software suite to enable pharma companies to monitor drug safety
Cancer - Investigators at Griffith University publish new data on cancer
Cancer Gene Therapy - Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics details research in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - New cancer gene therapy study results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine described
Cancer Gene Therapy - Reports from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiology describe recent advances in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Reports from University of Tokyo, Institute of Medical Science advance knowledge in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Scientists at Mayo Clinic discuss research in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Therapy - Data from University of Sydney, Department of Pathology provide new insights into cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Data on cancer therapy discussed by researchers at University of Tokyo, Institute of Medical Science
Cancer Therapy - Enzyme inhibitor produces stable disease in patients with advanced solid cell cancers
Cancer Therapy - Investigators at Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology release new data on cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - MultiCell Technologies details research leading to patent application for novel cancer treatment
Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy research from Oncology Research Institute described
Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy study findings have been published by scientists at East China Normal University
Cancer Therapy - Report calls for using heated chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery to optimize patient survival
Cancer Therapy - Research on cancer therapy published by scientists at National University, Department of Pharmacology
Cancer Therapy - Researchers from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center detail findings in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Researchers' work from Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology focuses on cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Molecular Pharmacology publish research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Scientists identify biochemical pathway that leads to prostate cancer
Cancer Therapy - Studies from Institute of Occupational Medicine, Department of Toxicology further understanding of cancer therapy
Cancer Vaccine - Introgen and Gendux to seek Advexin approval under exceptional circumstance rules
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers from College of Medicine, Department of Urology describe findings in cancer vaccines
Carcinoma Prognosis - Reports from Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology describe recent advances in carcinoma prognosis
Cardiology - New cardiology study findings have been reported from University of Gdansk, Department of Molecular Medicine
Cardioprotection - Research conducted at Oita University, Faculty of Medicine has updated our knowledge about cardioprotection
Cardiovascular Disease - Study suggests inflammation marker Lp-PLA2 has causal role in cardiovascular plaque rupture
Cell Biology - Findings from Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic advance knowledge in cell biology
Cell Biology - Research from Institute of Physiology in the area of cell biology described
Cervical Cancer Screening - Researchers at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention target cervical cancer screening
Chirality - New chirality research from Alexandria University, Chemistry Department described
Chromatography - Study findings on chromatography are outlined in reports from Carleton University, Chemistry Institute
Chronic Kidney Disease - Shire launches new trial for first renal anemia treatment produced in human cell lines
Chronic Pelvic Pain - Urigen reports endpoints not met in study of U101 in chronic pelvic pain
Clinical Science - New clinical science study findings recently were reported by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Medicine
Clinical Trials - Data from Southern Cross University provide new insights into clinical trials
Clinical Trials - Findings from Sungkyunkwan University, Department of Surgery broaden understanding of clinical trials
Clinical Trials - Study findings from Chicago Medical Center, Department of Surgery provide new insights into clinical trials
Coagulation - Studies conducted at University of Texas, Division of Cardiology on coagulation recently published
Coagulation - Studies from Hall Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine have provided new data on coagulation
Coagulation - Studies from School of Pharmacy provide new data on coagulation
Collaborations - Autism Society of America, Autism Research Institute announce partnership
Collaborations - Clinical Data's Cogenics and VWR International announce strategic alliance
Collaborations - Intercell and Merck Sharp & Dohme Research expand alliance to develop streptococcus vaccine
Collaborations - Lpath, Sapient to characterize interactions of Lpath's anti-S1P therapeutic antibody
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Martin Nutraceuticals cites study showing anti-arthritis potential of turmeric extracts
Controlled Release - Reports outline controlled release study findings from Chinese Academy of Sciences
Controlled Release - Researchers from Kyoto University detail findings in controlled release
Corneal Disease Quality of Care - Studies from Prasad Eye Institute have provided new information about corneal disease quality of care
Corneal Ectasia - DSG and Clinical Research Consultants develop a global registry for corneal ectasia
Deep Vein Thrombosis Therapy - Research data from Cardarelli Hospital update understanding of deep vein thrombosis therapy
Dengue Fever - InViragen and Shantha Biotechnics announce dengue vaccine manufacturing agreement
Depression - Researchers from University of Georgia, Psychology Department describe findings in depression
Depression Therapy - Data on depression therapy described by researchers at Polish Academy of Sciences, Department of Pharmacology
Depression Therapy - New depression therapy study results from Polish Academy of Sciences described
Dermatology - Injectable poly-L-lactic acid provides 13-month results as wrinkle treatment
Dermatology - Studies from University of Lisboa in the area of dermatology described
Diabetes Therapy - Imaging success lends promise to reliability of islet transplant for diabetes patients
Diabetes Therapy - New findings from Osaka University, Research Division describe advances in diabetes therapy
Diabetes Therapy - Studies from Mayo Clinic, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of diabetes therapy published
Diet & Nutrition - Pregnancy food guide offers health advice for moms-to-be
DNA Research - Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic describes research in DNA research
Drug Delivery - Scientists at Freie University Berlin target drug delivery
Drug Development - Alba Therapeutics, Royal Veterinary College initiate AT-1001 study in animals
Drug Development - Debiopharm presents new data confirming anti-HCV activity of cyclophilin inhibitor Debio-025
Drug Development - Micromet reports on development of monoclonal antibody with unique immunosuppressant action
Drug Discovery - Findings from Georg-August University, Department of Operative Dentistry provide new insights into drug discovery
Drug Discovery - Findings from Vanderbilt University, Department of Medicine advance knowledge in drug discovery
Drug Discovery - Johns Hopkins University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences reports research in drug discovery
Drug Discovery - New drug discovery data have been reported by researchers at Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences
Drug Discovery - Reports from Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Research Division advance knowledge in drug discovery
Drug Discovery - Research from Kaohsiung Medical University, College of Life Science in the area of drug discovery described
Drug Discovery - Research on drug discovery detailed by scientists at University of Hohenheim, Institute of Biological Chemistry and Nutrition
Drug Discovery - Research on drug discovery published by scientists at Erciyes University, Department of Pediatrics
Drug Discovery - Researchers at Institute for Molecular Bioscience publish new data on drug discovery
Drug Discovery - Scientists at Friedrich-Alexander University, Department of Medicinal Chemistry publish new data on drug discovery
Drug Discovery - Studies from General Hospital add new findings in the area of drug discovery
Drug Resistance - Research from Cardiovascular Research Institute, Department of Medicine provides new data about drug resistance
Drug Resistance - Studies from University of South Florida College of Medicine update current data on drug resistance
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Prognosis - Study data from Beaumont Hospital, Department of Surgery update knowledge of ductal carcinoma in situ prognosis
Endodontics - Investigators at Ohio State University, College of Dentistry have published new data on endodontics
Endotoxemia Therapy - Study data from Appalachian State University, Department of Health update understanding of endotoxemia therapy
Epidemiology - New research on epidemiology from Department of Veterans Affairs summarized
Epidemiology - Recent findings in epidemiology described by researchers from Prasad Eye Institute
Epilepsy Prevention - Studies from Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry provide new data on epilepsy prevention
Epilepsy Therapy - Study data from Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology provide new insights into epilepsy therapy
Escherichia coli - Studies from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Medicine provide new data on escherichia coli
Escherichia coli Therapy - Research on escherichia coli therapy reported by scientists at Institute of Biophysics, Department of Structural Biology
Eye Cancer - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital reports breakthrough in eye cancer treatment
Fibrosis Therapy - Researchers from Daejeon University, Cancer Center detail findings in fibrosis therapy
Finance - AAIPharma raises $30 million through rights offering
Finance - Acorda Therapeutics reports loss of $0.37 per share
Finance - Action Pharma raises EUR 6 million in financing round
Finance - Adolor reports loss of $0.40 per share
Finance - Advancis Pharmaceutical posts quarterly loss of $0.33 per share
Finance - Alexion Pharmaceuticals posts loss of $1.02 per share
Finance - Alpha Innotech reports 7% gain in quarterly revenues
Finance - ALTANA reports sales up 23 percent in third quarter
Finance - American Psychiatric Foundation provides $360,000 to World Health Organization
Finance - Antigenics incurs quarterly loss of $0.24 per share
Finance - Argos Therapeutics awarded $21 million contract to develop HIV immunotherapy candidates
Finance - Arthur Rank Hospice to benefit from Cambridge Antibody Technology donation
Finance - Auxilium Pharmaceuticals posts 57% increase in revenue
Finance - Avant Immunotherapeutics reports loss of $0.08 per share
Finance - Barrier Therapeutics announces 3Q financial results
Finance - BioSphere Medical posts 28% increase in revenue
Finance - Immunicon Corp. reports Q3 product and service revenue of $1.8M
Finance - MannKind reports Q3 2006 $61.1 million operating expenses, up from $32.9 million in Q3 2005
Finance - MOCON announces 63% increase in third quarter net income
Finance - Nanogen reports 2006 third quarter financial results
Finance - NitroMed reports financial results for third quarter 2006
Finance - NovaDel reports fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2006 financial results
Finance - Reliv International, Inc. reports increases in net sales and net income in the third quarter
Finance - Savient Pharmaceuticals reports third quarter net product sales increase of 43% over Q3 2005
Finance - SciClone reports Q3 2006 revenues from Zadaxin sales up 18% to $8,270,000 over year ago
Finance - Spectranetics reports record Q3 revenue of $16.2 million, atherectomy product sales up 66%
Finance - Standard & Poor's initiates stock report coverage on EpiCept Corporation
Finance - StemCells reports Q3 2006 net loss of $4,863,000 compared to $94,000 loss a year ago
Finance - Sunesis Pharmaceuticals reports Q3 2006 revenues of $1.9 million, net loss of $8.7 million
Finance - SurModics reports Q4 2006 revenue of $17.6 million, up 9% from $16.1 million in Q4 2005
Finance - Teva reports global in-market Q3 2006 sales of Copaxone increased 15% to $354 million
Fitness & Wellness - Shaping America's Youth launches online registry to improve childhood diets and weight
Follicular B-Cell Lymphoma - Berlex evaluating combination therapy for common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Fusion Proteins - Recent findings in fusion proteins described by investigators from University of Texas, Biomedical Research Center
Fusobacterium Therapy - Data on fusobacterium therapy described by researchers at University of Rochester, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Gene Therapy - Researchers from University of North Carolina, Gene Therapy Center describe findings in gene therapy
Generic Drugs - New MedImpact generics program enhances generic drug use to generate low net cost
Generic Drugs - Synovics starts process for U.S. development of fourth generic oral controlled-release drug
Giant Cell Arteritis Pathology - Studies from Mayo Clinic, Division of Anatomic Pathology yield new data on giant cell arteritis pathology
Healthcare Costs - Study finds costs for Procrit lower than darbepoetin alfa in inpatient hospital setting
Healthcare Costs - Three million Americans get needed medications through the Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Heart Disease - American Diabetes Association says diabetes patients should lower risk for heart disease
Heart Disease Therapy - Research on heart disease therapy described by scientists at General Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology
Heart Failure - Study shows statins linked to lower death, hospitalization risks in heart failure patients
Hepatitis B Therapy - Baraclude demonstrates viral suppression in most patients in 3-year cohort
Hepatitis B Therapy - Data released from clinical trials of telbivudine for chronic hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Virus Therapy - Studies from Health Science Center, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology further understanding of hepatitis b virus therapy
Hepatitis B Virus Vaccines - Reports outline hepatitis b virus vaccines research from Tor Vergata University, Department of Public Health
Hepatitis C Therapy - Customizing treatment with Pegasys Plus Copegus improves chances for cure in hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Therapy - InterMune presents research on ITMN-191 at two liver disease conferences
Hepatitis C Therapy - Investigational hepatitis C drug telaprevir (VX-950) effective in suppressing virus and variants
Hepatitis C Virus Quality of Care - Studies from Medizinische Hochschule Hannover in the area of hepatitis c virus quality of care described
HIV/AIDS - Research from Children's Hospital yields new data on HIV/AIDS in children
HIV/AIDS Clinical Trial - Scientists at General Hospital target HIV/AIDS clinical trial
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Risk Factors - New HIV/AIDS co-infection risk factors study findings have been published by scientists at Infectious Diseases Institute, Department of Medicine
HIV/AIDS Education - American Airlines, Foundation for AIDS Research call for support for AIDS research
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Cornell University, Department of Public Health describes research in HIV/AIDS therapy
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS therapy research from Comprehensive Cancer Center
HIV/AIDS Vaccines - Studies from Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Division of Viral Products provide new data on HIV/AIDS vaccines
Hormone Therapy - Hormone therapy does not improve quality of life for women, study indicates
Hyperlipidemia - Metabasis initiates phase 1 trial on product to control LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides
Hyperplasia - Study results from Wayne State University in the area of hyperplasia published
Immunology - Researchers from Health Science Center, Department of Microbiology and Immunology detail findings in immunology
Immunopharmacology - Researchers from Institute of Animal Health discuss findings in immunopharmacology
Immunotherapy - New findings reported from Health Center, Department of Immunology describe advances in immunotherapy
Influenza Vaccine Development - Studies fail to show safety, effectiveness of influenza vaccine, independent analysis finds
Information Technology - Harvard University licenses DiscoveryGate content platform
Insomnia - Neurogen commences Phase II clinical trial of NG2-73 in chronic insomnia patients
Involuntary Emotional Expression Disorder - Avanir receives U.S. FDA approvable letter for Zenvia to treat neurologic disorder
Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Trine initiates trial on crofelemer for diarrhea-related irritable bowel syndrome in women
Ischemia - Reports from Juntendo University, Department of Surgery advance knowledge in ischemia
Ischemia Therapy - Data on ischemia therapy detailed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital
Ischemia Therapy - Studies from National Hellenic Research Foundation in the area of ischemia therapy described
Keratitis Therapy - Research from Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology provide new insights into keratitis therapy
Kidney Cancer Genetics - Center for Cancer Research describes research in kidney cancer genetics
Kidney Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Hematology publish research in kidney cancer therapy
Kidney Disease - Clinical study published comparing risk of contrast-induced nephropathy between two agents
Kidney Disease - National Kidney Foundation, Abbott promote good nutrition for Americans with chronic kidney disease
Lactation - Researchers at University of Wisconsin release new data on lactation
Leukemia Cell Biology - Recent studies from Peking Union Medical College, Medical College add new data to leukemia cell biology
Licensing Agreements - Arup Laboratories, Saladax Biomedical sign deal for busulfan analyte specific reagents
Licensing Agreements - MediciNova acquires two antithrombotic agents from Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd.
Licensing Agreements - Millipore, Stem Cell Sciences sign license agreement for growth of human embryonic stem cell
Licensing Agreements - RaySearch finalizes agreement with Philips regarding adaptive radiation therapy products
Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described from Cornell University, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Life Sciences Therapy - Data on life sciences therapy published by researchers at Hebrew University, Department of Animal Sciences
Life Sciences Therapy - Findings from Children's Hospital, Department of Surgery advance knowledge in life sciences therapy
Life Sciences Therapy - New research on life sciences therapy from University of Tubingen summarized
Life Sciences Therapy - Research on life sciences therapy published by scientists at Northumbria University, Division of Psychology
Life Sciences Therapy - Researchers from Northwestern University, Division of Reproductive Biology publish findings in life sciences therapy
Life Sciences Therapy - Studies from Third Military Medical University in the area of life sciences therapy described
Liver Research - American Thoracic Society publishes a statement on hepatotoxicity of antituberculosis therapy and prevention
Liver Transplants - Research results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine update knowledge of liver transplants
Lung Cancer Quality of Care - Reports from Haukeland University, Institute of Medicine describe recent advances in lung cancer quality of care
Lung Cancer Therapy - Recent studies from Cancer Center, Department of Thoracic add new data to lung cancer therapy
Lymphoma Cell Biology - Research from Mustafa Kemal University, Department of Pathology provides new data about lymphoma cell biology
Lymphoma Therapy - Research data from Mayo Clinic, Division of Hematology update understanding of lymphoma therapy
Macular Degeneration - MacuSight initiates phase 1 study of therapeutic for wet age-related macular degeneration
Macular Degeneration - National campaign aims to educate Americans about macular degeneration
Macular Degeneration - TargeGen initiates phase 1 clinical trial of topical age-related macular degeneration drug
Magnetic Resonance - Study data from University of Hong Kong provide new insights into magnetic resonance
Market Analysis - New report details big pharma's move into specialty medicine
Market Analysis - Proportion of Americans buying brand-name drugs fuels boom in overall drug spending
Market Analysis - Report focuses on diabetes as sixth leading cause of death due to disease in U.S.
Market Analysis - Restless legs syndrome drug market will exceed $1 billion in 2015
Marketing - Nymox pursues plans for marketing partnerships for NX-1207 BPH drug
Medical Devices - Medtronic reports positive results for Endeavor Resolute drug-eluting coronary stent system
Medical Devices - MIV announces timeline for first human implantation of HAp NanoFilm-coated stent
Medical Devices - Taxus paclitaxel-eluting coronary stents show excellent efficacy, safety in studies
Medical Devices - Teleflex Medical launches heat and moisture exchanger for mechanically ventilated patient
Medicare - Care Improvement Plus expands first health plan for chronically ill Medicare patients in Maryland
Medicinal Chemistry - Reports from Sichuan University, Department of Chemistry describe recent advances in medicinal chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry - Researchers from Peking Union Medical College, Medical College detail new studies and findings in the area of medicinal chemistry
Menopause Genetics - Study data from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Medicine provide new insights into menopause genetics
Menopause Therapy - New data from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine illuminate research in menopause therapy
Mental Health - Patients who experience recurrent depression may benefit from long-term maintenance treatment
Mental Health - Scientists at National University, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry publish research in mental health
Mental Health Clinical Trial - New mental health clinical trial data have been reported by scientists at National Institute of Mental Health
Mergers & Acquisitions - Biomira acquires ProlX Pharmaceuticals
Mergers & Acquisitions - Charles River Laboratories acquires Northwest Kinetics, Inc.
Mergers & Acquisitions - QIAGEN acquires Genaco Biomedical Products
Migraine - TorreyPines Therapeutics reports promising results in phase 1 trial for oral pain treatment
Molecular Biology - Reports from North Carolina State University, Department of Molecular add new data to research in molecular biology
Monoclonal Antibodies - Research from Institute of Medical Research provides new data on monoclonal antibodies
Mucopolysaccharidosis I - BioMarin receives marketing approval for Aldurazyme in Japan
Myalgia Therapy - Research on myalgia therapy discussed by scientists at University Hospital
Myasthenia Gravis - Aspreva Pharmaceuticals CellCept fails to meet endpoints in phase III trial
Myasthenia Gravis Pathology - New myasthenia gravis pathology study findings recently were published by researchers at Cardiff University, Department of Medical Biochemistry
Myasthenia Gravis Pathology - Research from Cardiff University, Department of Pathology has provided new data on myasthenia gravis pathology
Myeloma Therapy - Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute publish research in myeloma therapy
Natural Products - Natrol enters manufacturing, distribution arrangement for H57 Hoodia
Neovascularization - New findings in neovascularization described from Eye Institute
Neurogastroenterology - Reports from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine add new data to research in neurogastroenterology
Neuroimmunology - New neuroimmunology study results reported from Catholic University
Neuroimmunology - Research from Lerner Research Institute, Department of Neurosciences reveals new findings on neuroimmunology
Neurology - Researchers from College of Medicine detail findings in neurology
Neuropsychopharmacology - New neuropsychopharmacology data have been reported by researchers at Institut d'Investigacions Biomediques
Neuroscience - Findings in neuroscience reported from Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Neuroscience - Studies from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the area of neuroscience published
Neutropenia Therapy - Investigators at United Arab Emirates University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences zero in on neutropenia therapy
Neutropenia Therapy - Reports on neutropenia therapy findings from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine provide new insights
Neutropenia Therapy - Studies from City University of New York, Department of Surgical Oncology update current data on neutropenia therapy
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - EntreMed commences clinical trial for MKC-1 in lung cancer patients
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Survey reveals ignorance about Europe's number one cancer killer - lung cancer
Obesity Research - Malaria drug may treat a common cause of obesity and diabetes
Obesity Therapy - Acomplia (rimonabant) now available in Ireland
Osteoarthritis - Naproxcinod Phase III trial meets primary endpoints, shows encouraging blood pressure profile
Ovarian Cancer Therapy - Research from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine broadens understanding of ovarian cancer therapy
Pain Management - Alpharma receives U.S. FDA approval for Kadian 80 mg capsules
Pain Management - Antioxidant-based pain killers may become an alternative to medications such as morphine
Pain Management - Neurogen announces Phase II proof-of-concept trial for investigational pain drug
Pain Management - Report tackles safety concerns about methadone for pain relief
Pancreatic Cancer - Avantogen Oncology reports U.S. FDA acceptance of application for RP101
Parkinson Disease Prevention - New parkinson disease prevention research from Institute for Health described
Parkinson Disease Quality of Care - New parkinson disease quality of care research reported from Hong Kong Baptist University
Parkinson Disease Therapy - Reports on parkinson disease therapy findings from University of Medicine, Department of Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology provide new insights
Parkinson Disease Therapy - Studies from College of Medicine, Department of Neurology provide new data on parkinson disease therapy
Patents - BioMS Medical receives additional patent for multiple sclerosis drug MBP8298
Patents - Bioniche expands patent portfolio with three new patents
Patents - Mirus Bio awarded broad European patent covering intravascular injection method
Patents - Nanogen awarded additional patents for diabetes, Alzheimer disease biomarkers
Peripheral Artery Disease - CardioVascular BioTherapeutics initiates study on treatment of peripheral artery disease
Personnel - Adams Respiratory Therapeutics announces organizational changes
Personnel - Albany Molecular Research adds healthcare industry veterans to board of directors
Personnel - Arca Discovery names Thomas Keuer executive VP of pharmaceutical operations
Personnel - AstraZeneca appoints Howard Hutchinson as chief medical officer
Personnel - Avalon names Todd R. Golub as chairman, member of scientific advisory board
Personnel - BioInformatics appoints Rowena Roberts as director of marketing
Personnel - Biopharmaceutical company Sequella names Gary Horwith, MD, chief medical officer
Personnel - Cell Genesys announces management change
Personnel - Cohera Medical, Inc. announces Dr. Doros Platika elected as chairman of the board of directors
Personnel - Covance continues North American expansion of bioanalytical services
Personnel - Dr. David Goldsteen joins SpeciGen board as commercialization of ProteoCage moves forward
Personnel - Drs. Madden, Oh, and Siegel join INC Research's global medical affairs team
Personnel - Hospira expands board of directors, adds Roger W. Hale
Personnel - Hugh Y. Reinhoff, Jr., MD, joins Odyssey Thera's board of directors
Personnel - Ilypsa announces appointment of William D. Waddill as CFO
Personnel - IMS Health names Bruce Boggs senior vice president, global marketing and external affairs
Personnel - Insmed names Jody LoMenzo director, investor relations and corporate communications
Personnel - Inspire names Nancy J. Hutson, PhD, to board of directors
Personnel - Jerry C. Griffin, MD, joins Sciele Pharma board of directors
Personnel - MacuSight appoints attorney Brian C. Cunningham to board of directors
Personnel - Napo Pharmaceuticals appoints VP of program planning and management
Personnel - OMRIX Biopharmaceuticals appoints Joseph Akers to Board of Directors
Personnel - Panacos appoints Scott McCallister, MD, chief medical officer
Personnel - Parexel appoints leading neuroscience expert Dr. James J. Vornov to senior medical director
Personnel - Schering-Plough appoints Eduardo Cortes general manager of company's Argentina sector
Personnel - Synarc names life sciences industry veteran Gregory Richard to head sales and marketing
Personnel - Valeritas forms scientific advisory board to help market h-Patch insulin delivery system
Personnel - VIVUS names Changjin Wang, PhD, vice president of business development
Pharmacology - New pharmacology study findings have been reported by scientists at Health Center, Department of Neuroscience
Pharmacology - Research from Central South University, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology has provided new data on pharmacology
Pharmacology - Research on pharmacology discussed by scientists at Neurosciences Institute
Pharmacology - Scientists at Academy of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology release new data on pharmacology
Philanthropy - Institute for OneWorld Health awarded $46 million grant to combat diarrheal disease
Philanthropy - Monsanto donates soybean plant seed to University of Arkansas' breeding program
Phototherapy - Scientists at University of Rochester, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology discuss research in phototherapy
Physiology - New physiology study findings recently were reported by researchers at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Physiology - Recent studies from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine add new data to physiology
Physiology - Reports summarize physiology research from Vanderbilt University, Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics
Polyarthritis Therapy - Research results from Manchester University update knowledge of polyarthritis therapy
Post Operative Pain Therapy - Studies from General Hospital provide new data on post operative pain therapy
Postprandial Hyperglycemia - Bentley expands phase II trial of insulin spray to include postprandial hyperglycemia indication
Prostate Cancer - Cellgate commences Phase II clinical trial of anticancer compound CGC-11047 for prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Dendreon presents new data correlating potency of Provenge to survival in Phase 3 studies
Prostate Cancer - Scientists at Deaconess Medical Center discuss research in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Reports outline prostate cancer therapy study results from University of South Carolina, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Prostatic Hyperplasia Therapy - New findings from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in the area of prostatic hyperplasia therapy published
Proteomics - Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University publish new studies and findings in the area of proteomics
Psychiatry - Studies conducted at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine on psychiatry recently published
Psychosis - Data on psychosis discussed by researchers at Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Public Health - Scientists at North-West University discuss research in public health in children
Radiation Therapy - Real-time visualization of tumors leads to more precise radiation treatment
Restenosis - Avi BioPharma reports promising phase II APPRAISAL data for restenosis
Retinoblastoma Immunology - Study results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology broaden understanding of retinoblastoma immunology
Retinoblastoma Therapy - Researchers from Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology publish findings in retinoblastoma therapy
Schizophrenia Therapy - Findings from Northern General Hospital provide new insights into schizophrenia therapy
Schizophrenia Therapy - Reports from Shanghai Jiao Tong University add new data to research in schizophrenia therapy
Schizophrenia Therapy - Research from Mental Health Center, Department of Psychiatry reveals new findings on schizophrenia therapy
Sexual & Reproductive Health - Inyx signs deal with Plethora Solutions to produce HFA aerosol for premature ejaculation
Sickle Cell Research - Anti-sickling agent may lead to treatment for sickle cell disease
Sleep Medicine - Studies from Mayo Clinic further understanding of sleep medicine in children
Small Cell Lung Cancer Quality of Care - Study results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine update understanding of small cell lung cancer quality of care
Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Ariad presents efficacy data on AP23573 in phase II advanced sarcoma cancer trial
Spinal Cord Injury Cell Biology - Research reports from Fourth Military Medical University provide new insights into spinal cord injury cell biology
Stem Cell Research - Report confirms BioE stem cell first human cord blood stem cell to differentiate into lung cell
Stroke - MRI analysis could help determine benefit of medication for stroke, Stanford study finds
Surgery - New surgery study results reported from Chinese University of Hong Kong
Thromboembolism Risk Factors - Data from University Hospital provide new insights into thromboembolism risk factors
Thrombosis Therapy - Investigators at Memorial Hospital, Department of Cardiology publish new data on thrombosis therapy
Tissue Engineering - New tissue engineering research reported from University of Melbourne, Department of Physiology
Tissue Engineering - Researchers from Institute for Biomedical Technology discuss findings in tissue engineering
Tobacco Use - SRI International study examines link between smoking cessation and sleep problems
Toxicology - Findings in toxicology reported from Nutrition and Toxicology Research Institute, Department of Epidemiology
Toxicology - Reports from University of Tokushima, Institute of Health Bioscience advance knowledge in toxicology
Tuberculosis - Netherlands commits EURO $30 million for diagnostics, drugs, vaccines to combat global tuberculosis
Type 2 Diabetes - Naturlose dosage test shows positive effect
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention - Reports from National Health Service, Department of Medicine highlight recent research in type 2 diabetes prevention
Vascular Disease Risk Factors - Studies from Baylor College of Medicine Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy describe new findings in vascular disease risk factors
West Nile Virus Therapy - Studies from Yale University describe new findings in west nile virus therapy
Women's Health - Reports outline women's health study results from Goethe University
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