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Table of Contents . . . December 14th, 2007
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Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by researchers at University of Copenhagen, Institute of Public Health
Acne Vulgaris - Isolagen Modifies Ongoing Clinical Program for Acne Scars
Acromegaly - Indevus Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results of Phase II Octreotide Implant Trial
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Llc - Amneal Receives FDA Approval for Bethanechol Chloride Tablets, USP Using New Expedited FDA Approval Process
Anthrax Vaccines - Research from Emergency Preparedness and Response in anthrax vaccines provides new insights
Anthrax Vaccines - Research on anthrax vaccines described by scientists at King's College London, King's College London
Appendicitis - AspenBio Pharma Pursues FDA 510(k) Application Pathway for Appendicitis Blood Test
Atrial Fibrillation Prevention - New atrial fibrillation prevention study findings have been reported by M. Lamotte and colleagues
Biopharmaceuticals - Immunosyn Announces Biozyme Lab's Receipt of MHRA Manufacturing License Approval in Europe for the Biopharmaceutical SF-1019
Biotechnology Business - LifeCycle Pharma Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
BLU-MED Response Systems - BLU-MED Announces New Medical Preparedness Contracts
Cancer - Aida Announces Completion of Anti-Cancer Drug Phase Two Testing
Cancer - Introgen's ADVEXIN Advances as Marketing Authorization Application is Accepted for Review in Europe
Cancer Therapy - Investigators at La Maddalena Cancer Center have published new data on cancer therapy
Cancer Vaccines - ImmunoVaccine Technologies Inc. Completes Scale-Up of VacciMax(R) to Commercially Relevant Scale
Chemical Warfare - Studies from B.M. Kolakowski and colleagues yield new information about chemical warfare
Chickenpox Epidemiology - Research in the area of chickenpox epidemiology reported from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections
Clinical Trial Research - CytRx Phase IIa Open-Label Arimoclomol Data to Be Presented at the 18th International Symposium on ALS/MND
Clinical Trial Research - Dr. Jubo Liu Joins Immtech China as Development Liaison for Clinical Trials
Clinical Trial Research - Sosei Announces Approval to Start AD 923 Phase III Studies in Europe
Contraception - New contraception data have been reported by scientists at University of Florida, Medical Department
Depression - FDA Approves Cymbalta(R) for Maintenance Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder
Diabetes - Studies from Temple University, Department of Emergency Medicine in the area of diabetes described
Diabetes - Treating Depression Prolongs Life for Older People with Diabetes
Diabetes - UCB Announces FDA Filing for lacosamide in the Treatment of Diabetic Neuropathic Pain
Drug Development - BioMarin Files Investigational New Drug Application for PEG-PAL for the Treatment of PKU
Drug Resistance - Cubist Pharmaceuticals Announces Members of Scientific Advisory Board
Drug Safety - eHealth Initiative Foundation Launches Collaborative Research Effort to Improve Drug Safety
Echocardiography - Studies from Kagawa University, Medical Department yield new information about echocardiography
Escherichia Coli - Reports from University of Virginia, Department of Internal Medicine describe recent advances in Escherichia coli
Escherichia Coli - Research on Escherichia coli reported by scientists at University of Arizona
Genetics & Genomics - Research from University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health in genetics & genomics provides new insights
Health Insurance - New LJS Study Finds Broad Consumer Acceptance of Behind-The-Counter Drugs
Heart Disease - AMA Urges Immediate FDA Action to Reduce Excess Salt in Food
Heart Disease - New heart disease research has been reported by S. Droogmans et al
Hepatitis B Virus Vaccines - Investigators at National Yang-Ming University, Community Medicine Research Center and Institute of Public Health zero in on hepatitis B virus vaccines
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Therapy - Researchers at St. Barnabas Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy have published new data on HIV/AIDS co-infection therapy
Ikaria Holdings, Inc. - Ikaria's INOmax(R) (Nitric Oxide) for Inhalation Approved in Australia
Kidneys - New kidneys in children research has been reported by scientists at University of North Carolina
Kidneys - Reports from University of North Carolina highlight recent research in kidneys in children
Legionnaire Disease - Data on legionnaire disease described by researchers at University of Thessaly
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by M. Walden and colleagues
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences discussed by researchers at Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health
Life Sciences - Findings in pediatric in children reported from Institute of Public Health
Life Sciences - New findings from University of Liege describe advances in life sciences
Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by M. Levina and co-authors
Life Sciences - Recent findings in life sciences described by researchers from University of Central Lancashire
Life Sciences - Research from National Institute of Health and Nutrition broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by D. Boyd et al
Liver Transplant - HepaGamB(TM) In-Home Aftercare Access Program for Liver Transplant Patients Launched By Apotex and Centric Health Resources
Liver Volume - Research from University Hospital, Department of Surgery in the area of liver volume described
LUCA Sunscreen - FDA Sunscreen Labeling Decision Delayed Another Month, Leading U.S. Physician to Say, 'Enough Is Enough'
Macular Degeneration Clinical Trial - Studies from Long Island University provide new data on macular degeneration clinical trial
Malaria - Data on malaria published by V.P. Sharma and colleagues
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - GlaxoSmithKline Obtains Exclusive U.S. OTC Marketing Rights to MEVACOR(R) (lovastatin) from Merck & Co., Inc.
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Neoprobe and Cardinal Health Sign Distribution Agreement for Lymphoseek
Melanoma - Researchers' work from Royal Liverpool University focuses on melanoma
Monoclonal Antibodies - Reports by C. Wagner and co-researchers describe recent advances in monoclonal antibodies
Ocean's Flavor - ''Salt of the Earth'' May Be Healthiest
Osteoporosis Clinical Trial - New findings reported from Helsinki University, Department of Medicine describe advances in osteoporosis clinical trial
PARI Pharma - PARI's eFlow Included in Gilead's NDA Submission for Aztreonam Lysine for Inhalation
Patents - StatSure Awarded Patents in Japan and India
Pediatrics - Berlin Heart Enrolls First Patient in US Multi-Center EXCOR(R) Pediatric VAD IDE Study
Peritonitis Therapy - Findings from Southampton University broaden understanding of peritonitis therapy
Personality Disorders Genetics - Research from Norwegian Institute of Public Health broadens understanding of personality disorders genetics
PLC Systems Inc. - PLC Systems Achieves Successful Early Conclusion of RenalGuard(TM) Pilot Safety Trial
Psoriasis Genetics - Recent studies from Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology add new data to psoriasis genetics
Psoriatic Arthritis Therapy - New psoriatic arthritis therapy study results reported from University of York, Center for Health Economics
Psychiatry - Penn Research Shows Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Effective in Treating Major Depression
Radiology - Alara Receives FDA Clearance to Market CRystalView T-Series CR system
Regulatory Actions - Abbott to Present Comprehensive Safety and Efficacy Data on XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent to FDA Advisory Committee on Nov. 29
Regulatory Actions - Dr. Said Hakki, President of Iraqi Red Crescent Organization, in the United States and Available for Interviews December 3-5
Regulatory Actions - Natus Resumes Production and Shipping Operations at Olympic Facility
Regulatory Actions - Prometheus Licenses COLAL-PRED(R) From Alizyme
Regulatory Actions - Recent findings in regulatory actions described by H. Rothstein and colleagues
Regulatory Actions - Titan Reports FDA Acceptance of Iloperidone NDA
Respiratory Syncytial Virus - Meridian Bioscience Receives FDA Clearance for Two New Rapid Tests for the Detection of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Sindbis Virus Therapy - Scientists at Louisiana State University, Center for Molecular and Tumor Virology describe research in sindbis virus therapy
Smallpox Vaccines - Research from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease in the area of smallpox vaccines published
Stent System - Boston Scientific Welcomes FDA Panel Recommendation to Approve PROMUS(TM) / XIENCE(TM) V Everolimus-eluting Coronary Stent System
Stent System - FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Abbott's XIENCE(TM) V Drug Eluting Stent System
Supratek Pharma Inc. - Supratek Pharma Inc. announced that under the Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) process, it has obtained agreement with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the design of its pivotal
Transdermal Delivery - Vyteris Announces Appointment of Haro Hartounian, PhD, as Chief Technology Officer
Transfusion Medicine - Study results from University of California in the area of transfusion medicine published
West Nile Virus Therapy - Research on west nile virus therapy described by scientists at University of Sydney
Women's Health - Data on women's health discussed by researchers at University of Pittsburgh
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