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Table of Contents . . . August 22nd, 2008
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Alzheimer Disease - Medivation Presents Positive New Data On Dimebons Long-term Efficacy and Novel Mechanism of Action At the International Conference On Alzheimers Disease
American Sociological Association - Toxic drugs, toxic system: Sociologist predicts drug disasters
California Tomato Farmers - Tomato Industry Leaders Testify on Legislation Based on California/Florida Model Programs
Cystic Fibrosis - Inspire Announces Peer-reviewed Publications Related To Denufosol for Cystic Fibrosis
Luna Innovations Incorporated - Luna Innovations Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Merck & Co., Inc. - ISENTRESS raltegravir, Merck's First in Class Integrase Inhibitor, Reduced HIV Viral Load and Increased CD4 Cell Counts Through 96 Weeks in Treatment-Naive HIV-Infected Patients When Taken With Other Anti
Micrus Endovascular Corporation - Micrus Endovascular Reports First Quarter Financial Results
U.S. Department of Justice - Statement by the Department of Justice on the Anthrax Investigation
Abiomed, Inc. - Abiomed Announces Impella 2.5 Capacity Expansion Plans in Ireland
Adolor Corporation - Adolor Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Aeolus Pharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Financial Results
Affymetrix Inc. - Affymetrix Microarray Platform Granted Clearance from FDA for Gene Expression Diagnostic Testing
Alkermes, Inc. - Alkermes Announces Approval of VIVITROL for the Treatment of Alcohol Dependence in Russia
Allergies - USPTO Issues Patent Embodying Methodologies for Abating a Broad Range of Allergens, Pathogens, Viruses, Bacteria, Odors and Volatile Organic Compounds.
Amyloid Polyneuropathy Epidemiology - Data from Kanazawa University provide new insights into amyloid polyneuropathy epidemiology
Antigenics Inc. - Antigenics Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Arrhythmia - Urologists Should Recognize the Cardiac Safety of Prescribed Medications, Article Concludes
Artes Medical, Inc. - Artes Medical Initiates Market Launch and Commercial Sale of Elevess, a New FDA-Approved Hyaluronic Acid-Based Dermal Filler
Banner Pharmacaps Inc. - Banner Pharmacaps Receives FDA Approval for Valproic Acid Delayed Release Softgel Capsules
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces Reacquisition of Elestrin, FDA Approved for Treatment of Hot Flashes
Biotechnology Business - Indevus Pharmaceuticals Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results
Breast Cancer Screening - New breast cancer screening study findings have been published by I. Carelli and colleagues
Breast Cancer Screening - New breast cancer screening study findings recently were published by I. Carelli and co-researchers
Cancer - Fda Clears the Pathwork® Tissue of Origin Test for Hard-to-identify Tumors
Cancer - FDA Remains Asleep at the Wheel on the Dangers of Sunscreens, Besides Other Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Cancer - Medarex Announces Allowance of Investigational New Drug Application for Wholly-Owned Fully Human Anti-PD-L1 Antibody, MDX-1105
Centocor, Inc. - FDA Extends Review Timeline for Ustekinumab Biologic License Application Three Months
Central Nervous System Disease - FDA Accepts Streamlined Phase 3 Development Plan for Q8003IR gDual Opioidh Pain Therapy
ConforMIS, Inc. - ConforMIS, Inc. Launches First Patient-Specific, Bicompartmental Knee Resurfacing System on the Market
Cook Medical - Cook Medical Receives FDA Approval to Market Improved Zenith AAA Iliac Flex Legs and Z-Trak Introduction System
CSMG Technologies, Inc. - CSMG Technologies Announces U.S. FDA 510k Clearance for Live Tissue Connect's VAD System
Datatrak International, Inc. - DATATRAK International, Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter and First-Half Operating Results
Dengue Fever - New dengue fever study results from University of California described
Discectomy - Data on discectomy described by M. Leahy et al
Drug Development - Cadence Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Provides Overview of Clinical Programs
Drug Development - SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Drug Development - SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Submits Abbreviated New Drug Application for a 12-hour CDT-based Pseudoephedrine Formulation
Drug Safety - iGuard.org Reaches 500,000-Member Milestone 12 Months Early
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Emergent BioSolutions Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2008
Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Emergent BioSolutions Submits Proposal in Response to HHS RFP for Development and Procurement of a Recombinant Protective Antigen Anthrax Vaccine
Enzyme Research - Data on enzyme research reported by M.J. Feito and co-researchers
Escherichia Coli - Research from University of Tokyo in Escherichia coli provides new insights
Escherichia Coli - Researchers at University of Oklahoma target Escherichia coli
Genetics & Genomics - Amicus Therapeutics Announces Successful Completion of End of Phase 2 Meeting With FDA for Amigal in Fabry Disease
Glioblastoma - SuperGen Granted Orphan Drug Designation for MP-470 in Glioblastoma Multiforme
GTC Biotherapeutics, Inc. - GTC Biotherapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
GTx, Inc. - GTx, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Hantavirus Therapy - Reports by N.D. Tischler and co-researchers describe recent advances in hantavirus therapy
Heart Failure - Single-Pill Combinations Diovan HCT and Exforge Approved in US as First-Line Treatments for High Blood Pressure
Heart Transplants - First U.S. Patient to Receive New Heart-Assist Device Doing Well After Surgery at University of Michigan
Hemorrhagic Fever - Research on hemorrhagic fever described by scientists at Institute of Endocrinology
Hemorrhagic Fever - Study results from M.A. Evika and colleagues in the area of hemorrhagic fever published
HepaLife Technologies, Inc. - HepaLife Achieves 20-Fold Increase in Cell Production for Bioartificial Liver While Reducing Labor 4-Fold
Hepatitis A Virus Epidemiology - Study findings on hepatitis A virus epidemiology are outlined in reports from G. Pontrelli and colleagues
HIV/AIDS - Data on HIV/AIDS reported by researchers at Columbia University
HIV/AIDS - Monogram Biosciences Launches First Resistance Assay for HIV Integrase Inhibitors
HIV/AIDS - Research from G.J. Kotwal and colleagues has provided new data on HIV/AIDS
Immunization - Data from T.N. Mcneilly et al provide new insights into immunization
IMPAX Laboratories, Inc. - IMPAX Reports Positive Results in Phase III Trial with IPX056
Inhibitory Peptides - Studies from N.R. Silvaggi et al have provided new data on inhibitory peptides
Introgen Therapeutics, Inc. - Introgen Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Recent Corporate Highlights
Iron Overload - Studies from J. Karnon and colleagues reveal new findings on iron overload
Jellyfish Squish - Testing by Marine Biologists Concludes That Jellyfish Squish Completely Eliminates Pain From Jellyfish Stings
Jellyfish Squish - Testing by Marine Biologists Concludes That Jellyfish Squish(TM) Completely Eliminates Pain From Jellyfish Stings
Kamada - The Israeli Ministry of Health Elects Kamada to be the Exclusive Developer and Manufacturer of Snakebite Antiserums in Israel
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - King Pharmaceuticals Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Legionnaire Disease - New findings in legionnaire disease described by P.Y. Yu and co-researchers
Leukemia Therapy - Study data from Brown University update knowledge of leukemia therapy
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences reported by S. Moussabadran and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Findings from National Institute of Health Science advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from A. Kim and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New findings from S. Ormarsdottir and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences research from Columbia University
Life Sciences - Research findings from Harvard University, Medical Department update understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from American University discuss findings in life sciences
Lymphoma - Craig W. Philips Takes Helm at CTI
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Cipher Pharmaceuticals announces U.S. distribution and supply agreement with Ranbaxy for CIP-ISOTRETINOIN
Medgenics, Inc. - Medgenics Granted Approval to Commence Its Landmark Phase I/II Clinical Study of EPODURE to Treat Anaemia
Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Starts U.S. Arm of Global Study Comparing Safety of Endeavor and Cypher Drug-Eluting Stents
Menopause - Research from G.B. Mahady et al broadens understanding of menopause
Menstruation - Xanodyne Achieves Positive Efficacy Results in Pivotal Phase 3 Studies of Proprietary Modified Release Oral Tranexamic Acid Product Candidate for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Monoclonal Antibodies - Alexion Secures U.S. Patent for ALXN6000, a First-In-Class Anti-CD200 Monoclonal Antibody
Monoclonal Antibodies - Panacea Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Suzanne Sensabaugh as Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Monsanto Company - Monsanto to Pursue Divestiture of POSILAC
Mumps - China Bio-Immunity Corporation Completes Share Exchange and Reverse Merger
NewStar Fresh Foods - Fresh Cilantro Recall by NewStar Fresh Foods Proves Unnecessary
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Noven Announces Final FDA Approval of Stavzor for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder, Seizures and Migraine Headaches
Organogenesis, Inc. - Organogenesis, Inc. Announces Apligraf Cell Therapy Reimbursed in Switzerland
Osteoporosis - VAI Finding Could Lead to Improved Osteoporosis Drug Design
Othera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Othera Files IND Application for OT-730 in Glaucoma
Plague - Studies from D.J. Salkeld and colleagues provide new data on plague
Pneumococcal Disease Vaccines - Studies from Health Protection Agency yield new data on pneumococcal disease vaccines
POZEN, Inc. - POZEN Receives Initial FDA Response To PA32540 SPA
QRxPharma Limited - FDA Accepts Streamlined Phase 3 Development Plan for Q8003IR 'Dual Opioid' Pain Therapy
QualSec - QualSec: the Future of Counterterrorism
Radiometer - New CO-oximetry Module for the ABL80 FLEX Blood Gas Analyzer
Refractive Surgery - New refractive surgery study findings have been reported by G.G. Quinto and co-researchers
Regenerative Medicine - Organogenesis, Inc. Announces Apligraf(R) Cell Therapy Reimbursed in Switzerland
RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. - RegeneRx Awarded Additional $136,000 from FDA Office of Orphan Products for Phase II Epidermolysis Bullosa Trial
Regulatory Actions - Findings in regulatory actions reported from Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Regulatory Actions - Research on regulatory actions reported by scientists at University of Washington
Regulatory Actions - SemBioSys announces second quarter 2008 financial and operational results
Roche - Roche's xCELLigence System Designed to Reduce Animal Testing in Pharmaceutical Development
sanofi-aventis - Multaq dronedarone Granted FDA Priority Review for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Sorin Group - Sorin Group Announces FDA Approval and First U.S. Implant of the World's Smallest Implantable Dual Chamber Pacemaker
St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces Japanese Approval of the Durata Defibrillation Lead
Stereotaxis, Inc. - Stereotaxis Reports Record Second Quarter Revenue
Syracuse University - Syracuse University scientists discover how some bacteria may steal iron from their human hosts
Targanta Therapeutics Corporation - Targanta Reports Second Quarter and Six-Month 2008 Financial Results
The Medicines Company - The Medicines Company's Cleviprex Receives FDA Approval
TriMix Laboratories Llc - TriMix Laboratories Announces New Partnership With American Pharmacy Solutions
University of Manchester - Study reveals cost of stabbings to Britain's health service
UT Southwestern Medical Center - STAR*D study leaders at UT Southwestern test two-drug approach to depression in new CO-MED trial
Vapotherm, Inc. - Vapotherm Precision Flow Receives FDA 510k Clearance
Venable Llp - Statement from Attorneys Representing Dr. Bruce Ivins During Anthrax Investigation
Vyteris, Inc. - Vyteris Announces Launch of Initiative to Pursue Joint Development Agreements in Pain Management
West Nile Virus - Research from Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Virology yields new findings on west nile virus
West Nile Virus - Research on west nile virus detailed by scientists at Blood Center
Women's Health - Study data from National Institute of Public Health and the Environment provide new insights into women's health
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