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Biologics - Hospira Launches Biologics "Clock" and Web Resource to Raise Awareness of Potential Biogenerics' Imapct
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Senate Passes Senator Kennedy's Historic Bill to Regulate Tobacco Products; Senator Kerry Votes to Protect America's Kids From Tobacco
Drug Resistance - PolyMedix Initiates Dosing in Second Phase I Clinical Study of Novel Systemic Antibiotic Compound PMX-30063 Phase IB Clinical Study Follows the Successful Completion of the Phase IA Clinical Study
Generics - Watson Files FDA Application for Generic Mucinex(R) D
Immunization - Study Shows Pentacel® Combination Vaccine Provides Safety and Antibody Responses Comparable to Individually Administered US-licensed Vaccines
Mental Health - FDA Approves Labeling Change for VYVANSE® (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) CII to Include Supplementary Clinical Data Supporting Efficacy at 13 Hours Postdose in Children Aged 6 to 12 with ADHD
Neuralstem, Inc. - Neuralstem CEO Guest on NPR’s “Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast” Today
Pharmaceuticals - Data on pharmaceuticals described by researchers at University of Arkansas
POZEN Inc. - POZEN Announces Election of Angela M. Larson to Board of Directors
Public Health - Senators Harkin and Grassley Vote to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco
Santarus, Inc. - Santarus Announces Schering-Plough Response Submission to FDA for OTC ZEGERID
Smoking - American Lung Association in Iowa Thanks Senators Harkin and Grassley for Votes to Pass Legislation Granting FDA Authority Over Tobacco Products
Sparton Medical Systems, Inc. - Sparton Corporation's Medical Subsidiary Recognized as Supplier Partner for Award-Winning NeuroStar® TMS Therapy System
Acid Reflux Disease - IRISH MEDICAL DEVICE PIONEER, CROSPON, SHOWCASES EndoFlip® GASTROENTEROLOGY TECHNOLOGY AT DDW, ADDS STRATEGIC PARTNER FOR WORLDWIDE DISTRIBUTION
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. - Acorda Therapeutics Announces Eligibility of Fampridine-SR for Centralized Review in Europe
Advaxis, Inc. - Advaxis Receives FDA Response to Orphan Drug Filing
Alzheimer Disease - Medivation Completes Enrollment in Confirmatory, Pivotal Phase 3 'CONNECTION' Trial of Dimebon in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - AMAG Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Ricardo Zayas as Senior Vice President of Operations
American Chemistry Council - Connecticut Ignores Worldwide Body of Scientific Evidence and Limits Consumer Choice
Amerinet - Amerinet Announces Winners of 2008 Supplier and Choice Awards
Ancora Pharmaceuticals - Ancora Pharmaceuticals Awarded National Institute of Health Grant for Continued Malaria Vaccine Research
Aneurysm - VCU Using New Liquid Treatment for Brain Aneurysms
Angiogenesis - Research from R.W. Alfano et al has provided new information about angiogenesis
Angiology - SVS 2009: Ziehm Imaging Sets a New Standard in Mobile Imaging With the Ziehm Vision RFD
AngioScore, Inc. - AngioScore Obtains Japanese Approval for AngioSculpt Scoring Balloon Catheter for Peripheral Indications
Biopharmaceuticals - DOR BioPharma Receives EMEA Agreement on the Design of its Confirmatory Phase 3 Clinical Trial of orBec(R) in GI GVHD
Biotech Business - International Stem Cell Corporation Reports Positive Pre-Clinical Trial Results From Human Corneal Epithelial Cells Trials Designed to Improve Laser Eye Surgery Outcomes
Biotechnology Business - NUVIGIL Jet Lag Disorder Data Presented at the SLEEP 2009 23rd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies
Bone Research - Studies from J.K. Burkus et al have provided new data on bone research
Brain Research - Dr. Philip A. DeFina of International Brain Research Foundation Joins Montgomery Academy Board of Trustees
Breast Cancer - Medifocus, Inc. receives Authorization Approval from Health Canada to launch its pivotal Phase III clinical study of focused microwave heating for treatment of breast cancer in Canada
Cancer - Breakthrough Cancer Pain Meets Its Sticking Point
Cancer Vaccines - Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Begins Role as CDC Director and ATSDR Administrator
CareFusion Corporation - CareFusion Announces Board of Directors, Progress on Alaris Consent Decree
Carotid Endarterectomy - Abbott Announces Launch of Next-Generation Embolic Protection System
Clinical Trial Research - D-Pharm Receives FDA Clearance to Commence a Phase III Trial of DP-b99 in Acute Stroke Patients
Cobalis Corporation - Cobalis Corporation is Awarded Two New International Patents in Canada and Mexico for Its Revolutionary Anti-Allergy Relief Product PreHistin®
Compression Fractures - Orthovita Receives FDA Clearance for CORTOSS Bone Augmentation Material in Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures
Cystic Fibrosis - LUMINEX LAUNCHES TWO NEW CYSTIC FIBROSIS TESTS IN EUROPE; CE IVD Marked Tests Can Quickly and Accurately Detect Up to 39 and 71 Cystic Fibrosis Gene Mutations
Diabetes - AFRESA(R) Phase 3 Pulmonary Function Safety Data in Patients with Diabetes Presented at ADA
Diabetes - Exenatide Once Weekly Provided Sustained Improvements in Glycemic Control With Weight Loss Over Two Years: DURATION-1 Interim Long-Term Data Presented at ADA 2009
Diabetes - Meta-Analysis of Clinical Data Showed No Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events Associated With Exenatide Use: Data Presented at ADA 2009
Drug Development - Reports from Center for Drug Evaluation and Research describe recent advances in drug development
DxNA - DxNA Submits its Rapid Detection Platform Test for H1N1 to FDA
Dyax Corp. - Dyax Announces FDA Accepts for Review the Complete Response Submission for DX-88 in Hereditary Angioedema
EarlySense - EarlySense's EverOn(TM) System Receives FDA Clearance and CE Mark Certification
Environmental Tectonics Corporation - Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Sterilization Systems Group Announces $3.5 Million in New Contracts
Flu Vaccines - Sinovac Begins the Production of Influenza a (H1N1) Vaccine
GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare’s Application for DaTSCAN™ Ioflupane I123 Injection Accepted by the FDA for Priority Review
Gene Therapy - Researchers from National Institute of Public Health report details of new studies and findings in the area of gene therapy
Glaucoma - EyeIC Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for MatchedFlicker Retinal Aid Detection Technology; New technology to address issue of interpretation, storage and documentation of photograph files focused on progression
Graft-Versus-Host Disease - Irish Scientists At Sigmoid Pharma Ltd. Discover New Potential Therapeutic Approach for Graft Versus Host Disease
Hantavirus - Researchers from Catholic University discuss findings in hantavirus
Heart Attack - Electrocardiographic (ECG) Databases Developed by the University of Rochester Medical Center and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Enable Improvements in Cardiac Care
Heart Disease - New heart disease research from National University described
Heart Disease - Studies from S.M. Milanovic et al have provided new data on heart disease
Heart Failure - Data from J.E.L. Jorge et al provide new insights into heart failure
Hepatitis C Virus - Report summarizes hepatitis C virus study findings from A. Feldstein and co-researchers
Hepatitis C Virus Immunology - New findings in hepatitis C virus immunology described from University of Washington, Department of Immunology
Hypertension - Study Results Present Efficacy and Safety Findings from the PHIRST-1 Study of Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Taking Tadalafil Tablets Once Daily
Queen's University - Dementia drugs may put some patients at risk, Queen's study shows
Regulatory Actions - Data on regulatory actions discussed by researchers at Food & Drug Administration
Regulatory Actions - FDA Accepts Final Section of NDA Filing for LUCASSIN(R)
Regulatory Actions - Kuvan Receives Priority Review Status From Health Canada
Regulatory Actions - NeurogesX Provides U.S. Regulatory Update for Qutenza(TM)
Regulatory Actions - Researchers at Food & Drug Administration publish new data on regulatory actions
Renal Disease - Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Reports Positive Phase 2 Study Results of Zerenex (Ferric Citrate) for the Treatment of Hyperphosphatemia in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients
Rex Medical, L.P. - Rex Medical Option Retrievable Vena Cava Filter Receives 510k Clearance and CE Mark Approval
Sabinsa Corporation - Sabinsa Corporation Validates Safety of Garcinia Cambogia Extract in Light of Hydroxycut Warning
Schizophrenia - FDA Advisory Committee Votes in Favor of Zyprexa for Two Adolescent Indications
Sequence, Inc. - Sequence, Inc. and Global Automation Partners form Strategic Partnership to Provide Computer System Integration and Compliance Solutions
SigmaQuest Inc. - MetricStream and SigmaQuest Partner to Deliver Comprehensive Product Quality Management and Compliance Solutions
SofTech, Inc. - SofTech Announces the ProductCenter PLM Discovery Program
Solid Cancer - Morphotek(R), Inc. Announces FDA Acceptance of Investigational New Drug Application for MORAb-004, a Monoclonal Antibody for the Treatment of Solid Tumors
Spinal Restoration, Inc. - Spinal Restoration Announces the Submission of the Investigational Device Exemption IDE Pilot Study Results for the Biostat® System
Stem Cell Research - ThermoGenesis Announces National Institute of Health Grant
Stem Cell Research - Three Surgeons in East Texas Are Successfully Integrating a Novel Stem Cell Procedure for Spine Surgeries
StemCells, Inc. - StemCells, Inc. Announces Positive Phase I Batten Trial Results
Strep Infection - New strep infection study results reported from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc. - Talecris Biotherapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Plasmin Human to Treat Acute Peripheral Arterial Occlusion
The Endocrine Society - Bisphenol a exposure in pregnant mice permanently changes DNA of offspring
The Endocrine Society - Our exposure to controversial chemical may be greater than dose considered safe
Tissue Engineering - Bone Solutions Inc. (BSI) receives FDA 510(K) clearance for worlds first and only magnesium-based bone void filler, OsteoCrete
TomTec - TomTec has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA for its 2D CPA, a Vendor Independent Solution for Strain and Time to Peak Velocity Analysis Based on Speckle Tracking
Type 1 Diabetes - Diamyd(R) Phase III Study Approved for Younger Patients in the US
Type 2 Diabetes - Boehringer Ingelheim Unveils Diabetes Pipeline
Type 2 Diabetes - Studies Show AFRESA(R) Controls Post-Meal Sugar Levels With Less Weight Gain and Hypoglycemia Risk for Diabetes Patients
Uppsala University - Unexpected discovery can open a new chapter in the fight against tuberculosis
VeroScience - VeroScience Presents Data on Newly FDA Approved Drug Cycloset at American Diabetes Association Annual Scientific Sessions
Weight Loss - Arena Pharmaceuticals Announces Lorcaserin Data Demonstrating Highly Significant Categorical and Absolute Weight Loss and Improvements in Secondary Endpoints Associated with Cardiovascular Risk
West Nile Virus - DEP Asks Pennsylvanians to Help Battle West Nile Virus
Fitch Ratings - Fitch Global Pharmaceutical R&D Quarterly: New Medicines in 2009 On Track to Exceed 2008
