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Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 3rd, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
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AFP Imaging Corporation - AFP Imaging Comments on Foreign Investor Trading Activity

Cancer - Research from Food & Drug Administration in the area of cancer published

Drug Development - New drug development research from Pfizer Inc. outlined

Enzyme Research - King Pharmaceuticals Reports FDA Approval of Revised Labeling Regarding Purity of THROMBIN-JMI(R)

Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated - Ligand Partner Pfizer Submits NDA for Fablyn(R)

Lupus - ZymoGenetics Announces Special Protocol Assessment for Atacicept in General SLE

Proteomics - New proteomics study findings have been reported by M.P. Lupo and co-researchers

Public Health - Studies from State University of New York update current data on public health

Unigene Laboratories, Inc. - FDA Approves Improvement to Unigene's Calcitonin Manufacturing Process

Drug Resistance - Research reports on drug resistance from Cubist Pharmaceuticals provide new insights

Life Sciences - Findings from J.G Robertson and co-researchers advance knowledge in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study findings from M. Levina and colleagues

Life Sciences - Study data from M. Walden and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences

Pneumonia Therapy - New findings from Pfizer Inc. in the area of pneumonia therapy described

Acute Tonsillitis - Data on acute tonsillitis detailed by researchers at University of Newcastle

Asthma - New asthma research from University of Utah outlined

Dysphagia - Research from University of Rostock has provided new data on dysphagia

Escherichia Coli - Findings in Escherichia coli reported from M.V. Selma and co-researchers

Escherichia Coli - New Escherichia coli study findings have been reported by M. Lenahan and colleagues

Hepatitis - Research on hepatitis reported by scientists at Tokyo University

Legionnaire Disease - Researchers from University of Leuven report recent findings in legionnaire disease

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Research conducted at S.A. Otchere and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about marketing and licensing agreements

Obstetrics - Study findings on obstetrics are outlined in reports from P. Renaudin and colleagues

Regulatory Actions - Studies from T. Obrien and colleagues provide new data on regulatory actions

Social Science - Research from University of Sheffield yields new findings on social science

Type 1 Diabetes - New type 1 diabetes study findings have been reported by M. Gimenez and colleagues

Vaccines - Research on vaccines detailed by scientists at Tulane University

West Nile Virus - Research from University of Queensland yields new findings on west nile virus

Angioplasty - Research findings from University Medical Center, Division of Vascular Surgery update understanding of angioplasty

Anthrax - Studies from Purdue University, Department of Biological Sciences reveal new findings on anthrax

Anthrax Therapy - Investigators at Institute Pasteur target anthrax therapy

Anthrax Vaccines - Studies from University of California, Moores Cancer Center further understanding of anthrax vaccines

DNA Vaccines - Findings from Oregon State University, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences broaden understanding of DNA vaccines

DNA Vaccines - Studies from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease update current data on DNA vaccines

Enzyme Research - New enzyme research study findings reported from Gunma Prefectural Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences

Hyperparathyroidism Therapy - Research from University Hospital yields new data on hyperparathyroidism therapy

Legionnaire Disease Genetics - Research from Kyushu University, Faculty of Medical Sciences in legionnaire disease genetics provides new insights

Life Sciences - Data on pediatric in children published by researchers at Ramathibodi Hospital, Department of Pediatrics

Life Sciences - Hokkaido Institute of Public Health reports research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings reported from National Institute of Public Health describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Report summarizes life sciences study findings from Katholieke University Leuven, Rega Institute for Medical Research

Life Sciences - Reports summarize pediatric in children research from Institute of Public Health

Life Sciences - Researchers at Szent Istvan University target life sciences

Myelodysplastic Syndrome Therapy - Researchers from University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center discuss findings in myelodysplastic syndrome therapy

Personality Disorders Genetics - New findings from Norwegian Institute of Public Health in the area of personality disorders genetics described

Rhabdomyolysis Therapy - Research reports from Tufts University, Molecular Cardiology Research Institute provide new insights into rhabdomyolysis therapy

Toxicology - Studies from National Institute of Health Research add new findings in the area of toxicology

Trachoma - New trachoma study findings have been reported by K. Quint and colleagues

Vaccines - Reports outline vaccines study results from Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology

West Nile Virus Epidemiology - Study findings on west nile virus epidemiology are outlined in reports from J.A. Dennett and colleagues

Adverse Drug Reactions - CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Announces Results of Phase 4 Clinical Study Showing Oracea Equally Effective as 100 mg Doxycycline in Treatment of Rosacea

Adverse Drug Reactions - DrugLogic(R), Inc. Announces Integrated VAERS/AERS Workflow Solution

Asthma - ALVESCO(R) Gains FDA Approval for the U.S. Market

Batten Disease - StemCells, Inc. Provides Batten's Clinical Trial Update

Biotechnology Business - Vical Receives Payment from AnGes MG for Allovectin-7(R) Phase 3 Pivotal Trial

Bone Research - Orthovita Submits 510(k) Application to FDA for the Use of CORTOSS(R) Bone Augmentation Material in Vertebral Augmentation

Breast Implants - Silicone Breast Implants Making a Comeback

Cancer - BioDelivery Sciences and Meda to Expand Clinical Development Program for BEMA(TM) Fentanyl

Cancer - BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System Acquired by Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Cancer - Soviets Took Probiotics to the Next Level, Say Researchers at U.S. Probiotic Firm

Cancer Gene Therapy - Children's Hospital Boston Mourns the Death of Dr. Judah Folkman, World Renowned Researcher and Founder of the Field of Angiogenesis

Cardiology - Stereotaxis Appoints David Burkhardt, M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

Clinical Trial Research - FDA Grants Approval to Extend U.S. Enrollment and Clinical Trial

Cloning - Animal Protection Groups Condemn FDA's Endorsement of Animal Cloning

Colitis - VGX Pharmaceuticals receives FDA clearance to commence clinical trials of VGX-1027, a novel oral drug with potent anti-inflammatory activity

Colon Cancer - EXACT Sciences Schedules Meeting with CMS to Discuss Application for National Coverage of Stool-based DNA Colorectal Cancer Screening

Consumer Healthcare Products Association - CHPA Lends Support to FDA's Announcement Against Use of Oral, Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medicines in Children Under Two

Crohn Disease - FDA Approves TYSABRI(R) for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Crohn's Disease

Drug Development - Physician-scientist urges improved drug regulation to ensure heart safety of non-heart drugs

Enzyme Research - FDA Approves ZymoGenetics' RECOTHROM(TM) Thrombin, topical (Recombinant)

Epilepsy - Keppra XR(TM) Extended-Release Tablets Filed with the FDA

Gene Therapy - Clinical Trial to Treat Rare Skin Disorder With siRNA Technology

Headache and Migraine - MAP Pharmaceuticals Reaches Agreement with FDA on Special Protocol Assessment for MAP0004 Phase 3 Clinical Trial in Patients With Migraine

Hematology - Pharmion Submits European Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) for Vidaza(R) in Patients with Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Hepatitis C Virus - Roche responds to announcement of 'IDEAL' hepatitis C trial results

HIV/AIDS - Progenics Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trials for PRO 140, a Novel HIV Antibody Therapy

Homeopathy - FDA to Declare Cold Medicines Too Risky, Homeopathy Offers a Safe Alternative

Homeopathy - Healthcare Business Launched by Branson will Include Homeopathy

Liver Cancer - CELSION Secures Special Protocol Assessment of its Pivotal Phase III Liver Cancer Trial from FDA

Mesothelioma - Strativa Pharmaceuticals Acquires Commercialization Rights to Onconase(R) from Alfacell Corporation

Midwest BioResearch LLC - Midwest BioResearch Hires Former FDA Investigator James Plucinski to Guide Client Quality Assurance

Mucositis - Access Licenses MuGard(TM) to RHEI Pharmaceuticals, a Leading Specialty Pharmaceutical Company for Distribution in China and Certain Other Southeast Asian Countries

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Agennix Receives Special Protocol Assessment Approval from FDA for the Pivotal Trial of Talactoferrin Alfa in First-Line Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Obesity and Diabetes - New Dimensions Weight Loss Surgery Among First to Offer REALIZE(TM) Personalized Banding Solution

Orthopedic Implants - Weitz & Luxenberg Informs Patients Harmed by Faulty Stryker Orthopedic Devices

Pelvic Exam - Increased Usage of Mifeprex(R) Helps Slow Decline in Abortion Providers

Pharmacokinetics - NitroMed Reports on BiDil XR(TM) Progress Following FDA Meeting, Announces Restructuring and Suspension of BiDil(R) Sales Force, and Retains Investment Bank to Advise on Strategic Options

Pneumonia - Arpida Receives Green Light From US FDA for Phase II Efficacy Trial With Oral Iclaprim

POZEN Inc. - POZEN Submits Human Lymphocyte Study for Treximet(TM) (Formerly Known as Trexima(TM))

PreMD Inc. - PreMD Announces FDA Decision on POC Skin Cholesterol Test

Prostate Cancer - Interim Analysis Supports Continuation of Cell Genesys' VITAL-1 Phase 3 Clinical Trial of GVAX Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer

Regulatory Actions - ADVENTRX Announces ANX-530 Safety Data and Provides NDA Submission Guidance

Regulatory Actions - Regulatory & Compliance VP to Head GeneEd Sales

Regulatory Actions - Stereotaxis Announces FDA Approval of Its Partnered Magnetic Irrigated Catheter

Regulatory Actions - Stereotaxis Provides Fourth Quarter 2007 Revenue Outlook

Regulatory Actions - Wyeth Consumer Healthcare Supports U.S. Food and Drug Administration Decision for Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medications in Children under Two Years of Age

Research and Markets - Veterinary Diagnostics and Equipment Global Market Report Is Available Now

Smiths Medical - Smiths Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Expansion of Power Injectable Port Line Including a New Arm Port

St. Jude Medical, Inc. - St. Jude Medical Announces U.S. Clearance for Cardiac Image Integration Software

Start Licensing, Inc. - Start Licensing, Inc. Welcomes FDA's Finding of Safety of Food From Cloned Animals

Target - Target Archer Farms Food Brand Eliminates Added Trans Fats



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