Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . April 15th, 2007
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Asthma - New asthma inhaler propellant effective, but costlier
Colon Cancer - Blueberries contain chemical that may help prevent colon cancer
Public Health - Johns Hopkins researchers examine why people eat the foods they do
Thrombosis - Drug-eluting and bare-metal stents equal in risk of blood clots, heart attacks and death
Thrombosis - Studies highlight 'real world' use, safety of drug-eluting stents
U.S. Food & Drug Administration - U.S. FDA Launches Web Page Warning Against Buying Accutane And Its Generic Versions Online
B-Cell Lymphoma - Enzastaurin Granted Orphan Drug Status for Treatment of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Receives Milestone Payment from Bradley Pharmaceuticals
Bioterrorism - Aethlon Medical Responds to U.S. Government Initiative to Develop and Acquire Broad-Spectrum Biodefense Countermeasures
Biowarfare - Quick-Med Technologies' Lead Molecule Ilomastat Selected for Evaluation in Sulfur Mustard Gas Grant from NIH
Bird Flu - HepaLife's Patented ''PBS-1'' Cells for Avian Flu Vaccines Outperform Current Cell System by 500%
Bird Flu - StormBio and Imperial Innovations Enter Agreement for Pandemic Influenza Treatment
Cancer - Cephalon Files Marketing Application for Approval of a Fentanyl Effervescent Buccal Tablet in Europe
Cancer Vaccines - American Medical Women's Association Advocates Combination of HPV Testing, Vaccination for Cervical Cancer Prevention
Cancer Vaccines - CDC Finalizes Advisory Panel Recommendations for Gardasil, Merck's Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Cancer Vaccines - Mandate for Sex? Doctors in the US Speak Out About Mandating the HPV Vaccine
Cancer Vaccines - USDA Grants Conditional Approval for First Therapeutic Vaccine to Treat Cancer
Cancer Vaccines - Vical Announces Licensee's Conditional Approval of Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine for Dogs
Cardiology - FDA Accepts Synthemed's Pre-Market Approval (PMA) Application for Repel-CV
Catheterization - Anesiva Commences Phase 3 Clinical Study of Zingo to Treat Pain Associated With Venous Access Procedures in Adults
Cell Therapy - Pluristem Upgrading Its Manufacturing Facility to Support $200 Million in Production Capacity for PLX - I
Cervical Cancer - SpectRx, Inc. Elects New Directors
Clinical Trial Research - Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. Announces Filing For WelChol Label Change to Include Ezetimibe Efficacy Data
Clinical Trial Research - Horizon Therapeutics Begins Patient Enrollment in Phase 3 Trials for 'GI-Friendly' NSAID
Colon Cancer - Nuvelo Receives FDA Fast Track Status for rNAPc2 in Both First- and Second-Line Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Cutera, Inc. - Cutera Receives FDA Clearance for Its New Laser, Pearl, Using YSGG Technology
Diagnostics - Quest Diagnostics Selected as Sole Laboratory Service Provider to National Health Service Hospital and Primary Care Trust
Drug Development - Advancis Pharmaceutical Resubmits New Drug Application for Once-Daily Amoxicillin PULSYS
Drug Development - Ajinomoto Aminoscience LLC Introduces AminoStable, L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine, Dipeptide
Drug Development - Dr. Raymond Woosley Provides Expert Testimony in Congressional Hearings
Drug Development - Hi-Tech Pharmacal Receives Tentative Approval for Calcipotriene Topical Solution
Drug Development - Mylan Announces Another First to Market With the Launch of Ciprofloxacin Extended-Release Tablets
Drug Development - Pharmos Receives $1.5 Million Grant
Drug Development - Taro Receives Tentative Approval for Ciclopirox Topical Solution, 8% (Nail Lacquer) ANDA
Drug Development - U.S. District Court Enjoins the FDA from Approving Additional Amlodipine Besylate ANDAs
Drug Resistance - Replidyne Defines Preliminary Phase III Development Plan for Faropenem
Experimental Medicine - Clinical Development Initiated on Lead Compound in NicOx' Glaucoma Collaboration With Pfizer
Financials - Criticare Announces the Receipt of a $2.2MM International Order
Flu Vaccines - Baxter Announces Final Phase I/II Data and Initiation of Phase III Clinical Trial for Candidate Pandemic H5N1 Influenza Vaccine
Flu Vaccines - MedImmune Licenses Reverse Genetics Technology to sanofi pasteur for Use in Influenza Vaccine Production
Heart Disease - Discover How Easily Soy Foods Fit into a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
Hematology - BioCryst Provides Fodosine Update
Hepatocellular Cancer - Celsion Files for Special Protocol Assessment for ThermoDox in combination with Radiofrequency Ablation for treatment of Non-Resectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hypogonadism - Indevus Reports That Interim Review of NEBIDO Phase III Data Indicates Trial Is Likely to Meet Primary Endpoints
Monoclonal Antibodies - European Union CHMP Recommends Approval of First and Only Biologic Treatment for Pediatric Crohn's Disease
Obesity and Diabetes - Hollis-Eden Pharmaceuticals Announces Filing of IND for Phase I Clinical Trial with Next-Generation Drug Candidate HE3286 in Metabolic Disorders
Patents - Fitch: Pfizer's Ratings Unaffected by generic Norvasc launch
Regulatory Actions - CalPERS Calls on Members of the U.S. House of Representatives to Preserve Access to Safe, Affordable Generics
Regulatory Actions - CryoCath receives FDA approval to expand STOP AF trial to full cohort of patients
Regulatory Actions - International Aid Names Robert J. Goodwin Chief Operating Officer
Regulatory Actions - KV Pharmaceutical Updates Metoprolol Succinate Application Status
Regulatory Actions - Neurotechnology Executives Tap Political Leaders to Help Patients With Brain- Related Illnesses
Regulatory Actions - Novadaq provides update on status of ICG supply in United States
Regulatory Actions - White Paper Describes AstraZeneca's Use of SAFE Digital Signatures for FDA Submissions
Type 2 Diabetes - PhytoMedical Continues to Strengthen Research and Development Team with Key Appointment
Vaccine Development - CSC's DVC Achieves Significant Milestones in Department of Defense Contract
Epidemiology - Researchers' work from International Medical Center, Department of Infectious Diseases focuses on epidemiology
Influenza Epidemiology - Researchers from Center for Infections report on findings in influenza epidemiology
Klebsiella pneumoniae Epidemiology - Research on Klebsiella pneumoniae epidemiology published by scientists at General Hospital
Life Sciences - New data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention illuminate research in life sciences
Pharmacology - New findings from University of Toronto, Center for Addiction & Mental Health in the area of pharmacology published
Regulatory Actions - Researchers from Duke University report details of new studies and findings in the area of regulatory actions
Rotavirus Epidemiology - Findings from National Autonomous University, Department of Microbiology in rotavirus epidemiology reported
Anthrax Vaccines - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention details research in anthrax vaccines
Cancer Therapy - Scientists at University of Minnesota, Division of Transfusion Medicine discuss research in cancer therapy
Cell Biology - Investigators at National Institute of Health Science publish new data on cell biology
Chemical Warfare - New findings reported from United States Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense describe advances in chemical warfare
Drug Development - New drug development research from University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health outlined
Endocrine - New endocrine study findings have been reported by scientists at Department of Agriculture
Epidemic - Reports from Institute for Advanced Study highlight recent research in epidemic
Epidemic - Research from University of Haifa in epidemic provides new insights
Epidemiology - New epidemiology study findings recently were published by researchers at Imperial College London
Epidemiology - New findings reported from The Institute of Optometry describe advances in epidemiology
Epidemiology - Research on epidemiology in adolescents published by scientists at Lund University
Escherichia Coli - Reports from University of Massachusetts add new data to research in Escherichia coli
Escherichia Coli - Research on Escherichia coli published by scientists at Imperial College London, Imperial College
Escherichia Coli - Researchers from Ecole nationale veterinaire de Lyon report on findings in Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli Immunology - Researchers from Federal Institute for Risk Assessment detail findings in Escherichia coli immunology
Escherichia Coli Therapy - State University of New Jersey publishes research in Escherichia coli therapy
Genetics & Genomics - Findings in genetics & genomics reported from Tufts University, United States Department of Agriculture
Iron Overload Therapy - Recent findings from University of Michigan highlight research in iron overload therapy
Iron Overload Therapy - Study data from University of Michigan update knowledge of iron overload therapy
Legionnaire Disease - Researchers at Tel-Aviv University target legionnaire disease
Legionnaire Disease - Studies from Istanbul University, Department of Biology yield new information about legionnaire disease
Legionnaire Disease Genetics - New legionnaire disease genetics study findings recently were published by researchers at INSERM
Pandemic - New pandemic research from Health Protection Agency outlined
Pertussis Vaccines - Research from National Institute of Public Health and the Environment reveals new findings on pertussis vaccines
Regulatory Actions - Data on regulatory actions in children detailed by researchers at Department of Agriculture
Regulatory Actions - Findings from Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Department of Agriculture in regulatory actions reported
Regulatory Actions - Recent studies from National Institute of Public Health add new data to regulatory actions in children
Regulatory Actions - Research conducted at Charite University, Institute of Tropical Medicine has provided new information about regulatory actions
Regulatory Actions - Study findings from Makerere University, Institute of Public Health broaden understanding of regulatory actions
Salmonellosis - Data on salmonellosis discussed by researchers at Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Vaccine Safety - New vaccine safety study results reported from Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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