Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . February 17th, 2008
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Bipolar Disorder - Scientists at Harvard University target bipolar disorder
Combination Therapy - MIGENIX to Add 600mg Daily Celgosivir Dose to Phase II Viral Kinetics Study
HIV/AIDS - Reports summarize HIV/AIDS study results from B.M. Branson and co-researchers
Regulatory Actions - Cepheid Receives Health Canada Medical Device License for Xpert MRSA(TM) Test and GeneXpert(R) System
Weight Loss - Study data from Midwestern University update knowledge of weight loss
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Colorado, National Jewish Medical and Research Center update current data on life sciences
Algorithms - Researchers from University of Pittsburgh provide details of new studies and findings in the area of algorithms
Allergies - Studies in the area of allergies reported from Food & Drug Administration
Carotid Endarterectomy - Study findings on carotid endarterectomy are outlined in reports from University of Massachusetts, Medical Department
Chemical Warfare - Studies from D.A. Wilkinson and co-researchers update current data on chemical warfare
Dengue Fever - Data on dengue fever discussed by I. Umareddy and colleagues
Depression - Reports outline depression study findings from University of California
Legionnaire Disease - Data on legionnaire disease described by researchers at Seoul National University
Legionnaire Disease - New findings from A. Tiaden and co-authors describe advances in legionnaire disease
Legionnaire Disease - Reports from T.W. Armstrong and co-researchers add new data to research in legionnaire disease
Myelodysplastic Syndrome - Research from St. Louis University yields new data on myelodysplastic syndrome
Paralysis - Studies from D.B. Matic et al add new findings in the area of paralysis
Pharmacodynamics - Researchers' work from MetroHealth Medical Center focuses on pharmacodynamics
Regulatory Actions - New findings from J. Patterson and co-authors in the area of regulatory actions published
Surgery - Research from N.J. Calder and co-authors provides new data about surgery
Anthrax - Research on anthrax described by scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Atopic Eczema Epidemiology - Studies from Osaka Prefectural Institute of Public Health yield new information about atopic eczema epidemiology
Biowarfare - Findings in biowarfare reported from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine
Cancer Epidemiology - University of Copenhagen, Institute of Public Health publishes research in cancer epidemiology
Chromatography - Findings from J.I Jorquera and co-researchers advance knowledge in chromatography
Clinical Trial Research - Reports summarize clinical trial research from Medicines Evaluation Board
Epidemiology - Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Division of Epidemiology describes research in epidemiology in children
Escherichia Coli Genetics - Study results from Food & Drug Administration broaden understanding of Escherichia coli genetics
Flu Vaccines - New flu vaccines study findings have been reported by E.S. Kokia and co-researchers
Hantavirus Immunology - New hantavirus immunology study results from University Hospital described
Health Insurance - Research on health insurance detailed by scientists at Cheju National University
Hepatitis C Virus - Research on hepatitis C virus discussed by K. Gibson and co-researchers
Immunoassay - New immunoassay findings from National Institute of Health and Family Welfare described
Life Sciences - Researchers at Ramathibodi Hospital, Department of Pediatrics have published new data on pediatric in children
Life Sciences - Researchers from National Institute of Public Health and the Environment describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from Imperial College London, Division of Molecular Biosciences
Malaria Prevention - New malaria prevention study findings have been reported from National Institute for Medical Research
Measles Vaccines - Reports on measles vaccines findings from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections provide new insights
Mental Illness Therapy - Research from University College provide new insights into mental illness therapy
Plague Therapy - Research from National Cancer Institute in the area of plague therapy published
Public Health - Scientists at University of Copenhagen, Research Institute of Public Health publish research in public health
Public Health - Studies from University of Dundee, Center for Public Health provide new data on public health
Regulatory Actions - Studies from T.L. Tudor and co-researchers in the area of regulatory actions published
Rehabilitation Research - Research on rehabilitation research discussed by scientists at University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Therapy - New data from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Cancer Institute illuminate research in squamous cell carcinoma therapy
Urothelial Cancer - Report summarizes urothelial cancer study findings from Taipei Medical University, Institute of Public Health
West Nile Virus Vaccines - Researchers from Kimron Veterinary Institute publish findings in west nile virus vaccines
Adverse Drug Reactions - ASPS Addresses Concerns Regarding BOTOX Treatments
Adverse Drug Reactions - Petition Asks FDA to Make it Easier for Patients to Report Side Effects from Prescription Drugs
Alchemia Limited - Alchemia Announces Successful Pre-IND Meeting With the US FDA
Allergies - Nycomed's Ciclesonide to be Commercialised in the United States by Sepracor
Alzheimer Disease - Medivation Plans to Initiate Pivotal Confirmatory Phase 3 Trial of Dimebon(TM) for Alzheimer's Disease in Second Quarter of 2008
American Legacy Foundation - American Legacy Foundation Comments on New York State Department of Health Petition to the FDA to Expand Consumer Access to Over the Counter Nicotine Medications
Aneurysm - Jefferson neurosurgeons using new liquid treatment for wide-neck brain aneurysm
Anti-Infectives - Acorda Therapeutics Announces Successful Thorough QT Study of Fampridine-SR
Arrays - New Patent Awarded for Antigen-Sparing Vaccines that Elicit Robust Immunity
Ascent Healthcare Solutions - Premier Extends Partnership with Ascent Healthcare Solutions for Medical Device Reprocessing
Bone Research - Velcura Therapeutics, Inc. Can Begin Clinical Trials Following Successful Investigational New Drug Application to U.S. FDA
Breast Cancer - Eisai Announces Change in U.S. Submission Schedule for E7389 New Drug Application
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Twelve Months of 2007
Cancer Vaccines - Aethlon Medical Releases Shareholder Letter
Cancer Vaccines - Bacilligen, Inc. Files Patent Applications on BVS Recombinant Capsid Vector Technology and rMB Improved Bladder Cancer Therapy
Cancer Vaccines - HiFi DNA Tech Questions FDA in Lawsuit - 'Why HPV DNA PCR Is Acceptable for Gardasil(R) Approval, but Not Acceptable for Safe Vaccination?'
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. - Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. to Market Generic Protonix(R)
China Pharma Holdings, Inc. - China Pharma Holdings, Inc. Receives Chinese SFDA Approval for Generic Bumetanide Injection
CIS-US, Inc. - CIS-US Announces Approval of Generic version of Choletec(R) Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc-99m Mebrofenin
Clinical Trial Research - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) for LibiGel(R) in FSD
Community Health - Major Community Health Organization Lowers TCO with Ericom's Alternative to Citrix
Deep Vein Thrombosis - Clexane(R)/Lovenox(R) Approved in Japan
Dialysis - Portugal to Introduce a Bundled Rate for Hemodialysis Treatment
Drug Development - EPIX Pharmaceuticals Reaches Agreement with FDA on Protocol, Initiates Re-Read of Vasovist(TM) Phase 3 Images
Drug Resistance - Agion Partners Gain Momentum in Healthcare Arena
Heart Disease - The Medicines Company's Angiox(R) Receives European Authorization for Expanded Use in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS)
Heart Surgery - AngioScore Obtains Japanese Approval for AngioSculpt Scoring Balloon Catheter
HIV/AIDS - New Initiative Launched to Anticipate Future of AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Newly Approved HIV Drug Shows Great Promise
ImaRx - ImaRx Therapeutics Transitions Business Strategy
Iron Deficiency - AMAG Pharmaceuticals Provides Additional Clinical Information on Ferumoxytol as an Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapeutic in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Lymphoma - EMEA Validates Wyeth Application to Expand the European Label of TORISEL
McMaster University - McMaster test detects the most prevalent respiratory viruses
Molecular Imaging - Caliper Life Sciences Ships 500th IVIS Imaging System
Motility Disorders - Tranzyme Pharma Receives IND Clearance for Its Oral Ghrelin Agonist, TZP-102, for the Treatment of Gastroparesis
Nosocomial Infections - Linkwell Chairman & CEO Addresses the Association of Chinese Nosocomial Infections Professional Committee
Obstetrics - Sequenom and NAFTNet to Conduct Fetal Rhesus D Study in Collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine
Pacemakers - FDA Grants Medtronic Approval to Begin Clinical Trial of First Pacemaker System Designed for Safe Use In MRI Machines
Patents - Wyeth Announces Launch of Own Generic Version of PROTONIX
Regulatory Actions - Anesiva Announces Hiring of Sales Force for FDA-Approved Product Zingo(TM)
Regulatory Actions - Cephalon Provides Update on Regulatory Status of the FENTORA Supplemental New Drug Application
Regulatory Actions - IMPAX Receives FDA Non-Approvable Letter for Vadova(R); Company Considering Options
Regulatory Actions - Lev Pharmaceuticals Receives Complete Response Letter for Cinryze(TM)
Regulatory Actions - Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of CGMS(R) iPRO(TM) Continuous Glucose Recorder
Regulatory Actions - Merck Receives Not Approvable Letter from FDA for OTC MEVACOR(R) (lovastatin) 20 mg
Regulatory Actions - The North Western Deanery of UK's National Health Service Selects eIQnetworks' SecureVue for Comprehensive IT Assurance
Short Bowel Syndrome - NPS Pharmaceuticals Provides Update on GATTEX(TM) Clinical Development in Short Bowel Syndrome
Surgery - American Society for Dermatologic Surgery Supports Current Labeling of Allergan's Botox(R) Products
Surgery - The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Addresses the Safety of Botox
Tissue Engineering - Novation Signs Tissue Adhesive Agreement with Aesculap
Ultrasound Systems - Escalon(R) Announces FDA 510(K) Clearance for VascuView(TM) Visual Ultrasound System for Assisted Vascular Access
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