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Table of Contents . . . April 23rd, 2009
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AirStrip Technologies, L.P. - AirStrip OB™ Receives FDA Clearance on BlackBerry™
Mylan Inc. - Mylan Announces Clarinex(R) Settlement Agreement
National Alliance for Hispanic Health - National Alliance for Hispanic Health Statement on Passage of Bill Granting FDA Authority to Regulate Tobacco
SAS - US Department of Health and Human Services Renews SAS Contract for Three Years
Absorption Systems LP - Absorption Systems and ChanTest Collaborate to Add Ion Channel Interaction Studies to the Absorption Systems Safety Suite™
AirStrip Technologies, L.P. - Innovative iPhone™ Medical Application Granted FDA Clearance
Ajinomoto Company Inc. - Ajinomoto Seeks Approval of New Sweetener
Amarin Corporation plc - Amarin’s Marketing Authorization Application for AMR101 to Treat Huntington’s Disease Accepted for Review by EMEA
Anthrax - New anthrax research reported from University of California
Anthrax - Research from Y.P. Gauthier and co-authors in the area of anthrax published
Anti-Infectives - Data on anti-infectives published by T.D. Nguyen and colleagues
Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. - Aurora Imaging Technology, Inc. Receives the Frost & Sullivan 2009 North American Vertical Market Penetration Leadership Award
Biotechnology Business - Cephalon Announces Positive Results from a Phase Three Study of NUVIGIL in Jet Lag Disorder
Biovail Corporation - Biovail Announces U.S. Availability of Aplenzin™ Tablets
Cancer - Reports summarize cancer study results from University of Wisconsin
Cancer - Xoft Receives Health Canada Regulatory Approval for the Axxent(R) Electronic Brachytherapy System
Cancer Vaccines - Scientists at National Taiwan University release new data on cancer vaccines
Candela Corporation - Candela Receives Registration Approval to Market the Latest Generation of Vbeam Lasers in China
Cannabis Science, Inc. - Gulf Onshore Announces Name Change to Cannabis Science, Inc. and Selection of Its First Pharmaceutical Cannabis Product for FDA Testing
Carefx Corporation - Carefx Expands International Presence with New Office in London
Carl Zeiss Meditec - New OCT Applications from Carl Zeiss Meditec Support Full Spectrum of Cataract, Refractive, Glaucoma and Retina Procedures
CBR Pharma Insights - CBR Pharma Insights: Key Trends Shaping Future Marketing DTC Strategies - Optimizing Your Online Channels
Cerapedics, Inc. - Cerapedics Closes $15 Million Series B Financing
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. - Charles River to Acquire Piedmont Research Center
Chemical Warfare - Recent findings in chemical warfare described by B. Mousavi and colleagues
ChromaDex Corporation - ChromaDex Announces 2008 Year End Financial Results
Clinical Trial Research - Department of Defense Awards CryoLife $1.7 million to Develop BioFoam Hemostatic Technology
Clinical Trial Research - SeqWright's Clinical Trial Support Contributes to the Approval of Two HPV Diagnostic Systems
Colon Cancer - New colon cancer study results reported from University of Colorado
Coma - New coma study results reported from L. Kamper et al
Contact Dermatitis - Researchers from Osaka City Institute of Public Health and Environmental Science publish new studies and findings in the area of contact dermatitis
Cordis Corporation - New Clinical Data at ACC09 Show the CYPHER® Sirolimus-eluting Coronary Stent Outperformed TAXUS® LIBERTE® and ENDEAVOR® Stents in Key Outcome Measures
Critical Care - New critical care study findings recently were reported by researchers at Jordan University, Nursing Department
Cryotherapy - NEXCORE Technology Cited for Work on Two Award-Winning Products
Depression - FDA Advisory Committee Documents for SEROQUEL XR Available on AstraZeneca Web Site
Drug Development - NewCardio Leadership to Make Two Presentations at Drug Information Association Drug Safety Conference
Drug Development - Premier Research Announces Milestone Investigational New Drug Application
Drug Development - Research findings from C.H. Takimoto et al update understanding of drug development
Encephalitis - Researchers from University of Michigan report recent findings in encephalitis
Environmental Health - Researchers from National Center for Environmental Health detail findings in environmental health
Epidemics - Research from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections provides new data on epidemics
Esophageal Candidiasis Therapy - Findings from National Institutes of Health, Pharmacy Department in esophageal candidiasis therapy reported
Esophageal Candidiasis Therapy - Research from National Institutes of Health, Pharmacy Department has provided new information about esophageal candidiasis therapy
Genentech, Inc. - Genentech Announces Voluntary Withdrawal of Raptiva from the U.S. Market
Heart Attack - Sinobiopharma Applies for Chinese Patent to Develop the Next Generation of Anti-Hypertension Compounds
Heart Failure Therapy - Researchers from Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Department of Medicine report details of new studies and findings in the area of heart failure therapy
Hemorrhagic Fever Genetics - Reports outline hemorrhagic fever genetics study results from University of Texas, Institute for Human Infections and Immunity
HIV/AIDS - Tobira Therapeutics Inc. Initiates Proof of Concept Study with TAK-652 for the Treatment of HIV
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Pharmacy detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS therapy
Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc. - Houlihan Smith to Host Illinois Venture Capital Association Luncheon Seminar on Midwest Healthcare Investing
Hyperprolactinemia Risk Factors - Recent findings from University of Michigan highlight research in hyperprolactinemia risk factors
Immunization - Findings from National Institute of Public Health and the Environment provide new insights into immunization
Incontinence - Research from University of Bergen in incontinence provides new insights
Invatec - Invatec Announces Strategic US Distribution Agreement with Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. - Lantheus Medical Imaging, Inc. Acquires U.S., Canadian and Australian Rights to MS-325 Formerly Marketed as VASOVIST®, Gadofosveset Trisodium, by Bayer Schering Pharma from EPIX Pharmaceuticals
LDR - LDR Announces FDA Clearance of Its ROI-A™ ALIF Device
Legionnaire Disease - Research conducted at E. Brombacher and co-authors has provided new information about legionnaire disease
Legionnaire Disease - University of Barcelona reports research in legionnaire disease
Leiomyoma - FDA Approves Label Change for Non-Invasive Fibroid Treatment
Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by J.F. Chabas and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from North Carolina State University summarized
Life Sciences - Research from S. Anderson and co-researchers in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - Research from University of Washington reveals new findings on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Mantle Cell Lymphoma - Reports outline mantle cell lymphoma research from Columbia University
Medifocus Inc. - Medifocus Inc. Reports Improved Clinical Efficacy for its Phase II, Randomized Clinical Study for the Treatment of Large Breast Cancer Tumors
Melanoma - New data from Northwestern University illuminate research in melanoma
Neuralgia Therapy - Reports from Veterans Affairs Medical Center add new data to research in neuralgia therapy
New York- Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center/Weill Cornell Medical College - Lancet study supports new, highly effective treatment for blood disorder
NMT Medical, Inc. - NMT Medical Announces CLOSURE I Update
Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Codeine use and accident risk
Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Large users of zopiclone assessed as impaired
Orthopedics - John C. Moran Named Chairman of the Board at Core Essence Orthopaedics
Osmetech plc - Osmetech and Fisher HealthCare Sign U.S. Distribution Agreement
Othera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - OTHERA Announces Positive Interim Phase 2 Results of OT-551 Eye Drop Treatment for Dry AMD
Parkinson Disease - Alseres Receives Special Protocol Assessment Agreement from FDA for Phase III Trial of Altropane
Phadia AB - Phadia Announces FDA Clearance of ImmunoCAP® Rapid
Pneumococcal Disease Vaccines - Study data from National Institute of Public Health provide new insights into pneumococcal disease vaccines
Pre-Trials Research - Study results from K. Vishwanathan et al provide new insights into pre-trials research
Prostatic Hyperplasia - Watson Announces United States Availability of RAPAFLO(TM) (silodosin), a Novel New Treatment in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Quality of Life - New quality of life research from E. Gurcay and colleagues discussed
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. - Quick-Med Technologies to Present NIMBUS at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care and Wound Healing Society Meeting
ReGen Biologics - ReGen Biologics Reports Successful Q1 Training Results
ReportLinker - The Scandinavian Pharmaceutical Market Outlook to 2013: Policy Environment, Market Structure, Pipeline Analysis, Growth Opportunities
ReportLinker - The Top Ten Global in-Vitro Diagnostics Companies: Positioning, Performance and SWOT Analyses
Research and Markets - The Top Ten Global In-Vitro Diagnostics Companies: Positioning, Performance and SWOT Analysis as Market to Increase 6% to Reach $50.0bn in 2012
Salmonellosis - Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc. Expands Voluntary Recall of Pistachios
Santarus, Inc. - Santarus Announces FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application for ZEGERID Tablet Product
Seizure - Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Markets Generic Topamax(R) Tablets
Seychelle Environmental Technologies, Inc. - Seychelle Reports Strong Sales in March; Announces the Release of Two New Products!
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. - Siemens Offers Life Science Solutions Design Guide for Consulting Engineers
SpineGuard - SpineGuard Raises $11 Million and Acquires PediGuard® Business Unit from SpineVision
SymCare Personalized Health Solutions, Inc. - inTouch™·diabetes Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. - Taro Receives Final FDA Approval for Carbamazepine Extended-Release Tablets
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome Therapy - Researchers from Wright State University report recent findings in temporomandibular joint dysfunction syndrome therapy
The Larta Institute - Larta Institute Announces its 15th Annual Life Sciences Venture Forum
Therapy - New therapy research from B.J. Skinner et al outlined
Tolera Therapeutics, Inc. - Tolera Therapeutics Granted Orphan Drug Designation for Organ Transplant Rejection Drug
Tuberculosis Therapy - Studies from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections provide new data on tuberculosis therapy
Type 2 Diabetes - Kenyan Pharmaceutical Industry Can Expect Significant Growth Despite Global Conditions, Finds Frost & Sullivan
Vasomedical, Inc. - Vasomedical Introduces BIOX Holter Monitoring Systems and Analysis Software
Voler - Voler Systems Continues Investments and Expands Services
Vomiting - Strativa Pharmaceuticals Provides Product Pipeline Update
Weight Loss - Recent findings in weight loss described by researchers from Technical University, University Health Science Center
Western Pistachio Association - Pistachio Growers and Processors Announce New Web Site to Inform Consumers, Retailers of Pistachio Brands Not Containing Pistachios From Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc.
Western Pistachio Association - Pistachio Growers and Processors Announce New Web Site to Inform Consumers, Retailers of Safe Pistachio Brands
Zap Lasers - Zap Laser’s Styla MicroLaser Wins 2009 Medical Design Excellence Award
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