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Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 18th, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA | Other Publications

Fibrosis - Research from McGuireWoods LLP provide new insights into fibrosis

Kidney Failure - Study results from M. Willicombe and colleagues update understanding of kidney failure

Ophthalmology - Dr. Calvin Grant Presents Results from Xibrom(TM) Combination Therapy with Lucentis(R) at the 2008 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

Rhabdomyolysis - Studies from Food & Drug Administration update current data on rhabdomyolysis

SCOLR Pharma, Inc. - SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Announces Positive Progress for Lead Product

Women's Health - Reports from University of Ottawa add new data to research in women's health

Drug Development - Studies from Food & Drug Administration in the area of drug development published

Life Sciences - Researchers at University of Miami, Department of Dermatology target life sciences

Adverse Drug Reactions - Recent findings from M.C. Proctor and co-authors highlight research in adverse drug reactions

Chemical Warfare - Research reports on chemical warfare from University of Saskatchewan provide new insights

Clinical Trial Research - Research from Queen's University broadens understanding of clinical trial research

Hyperhidrosis - Researchers from Temple University detail new studies and findings in the area of hyperhidrosis

Leukoplakia - Findings in leukoplakia reported from Emory University, Medical Department

Life Sciences - Research from New York University broadens understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at University of KwaZulu-Natal target life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from Robert Gordon University have provided new information about life sciences

Magnetic Resonance - Research conducted at C.M. Mccarthy and co-researchers has updated our knowledge about magnetic resonance

West Nile Virus - Research results from M.R. Yang and co-authors update knowledge of west nile virus

Anthrax Prevention - Reports outline anthrax prevention study results from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Antiretrovirals - Study data from S.D. Makombe and colleagues update understanding of antiretrovirals

Anxiety Disorders Therapy - Reports from University of California add new data to research in anxiety disorders therapy

Biowarfare - Research from University of Medical Sciences, Research Center has provided new data on biowarfare

Chemical Warfare - Studies by P.K. Kanaujia and co-authors describe new findings in chemical warfare

Encephalitis - Scientists at National Institute of Virology describe research in encephalitis

Enzyme Research - Data on enzyme research discussed by researchers at Hokkaido Institute of Public Health, Department of Microbiology

Lactation - New lactation findings from National Institute of Health Science described

Life Sciences - Research results from Dokuz Eylul University, Department of Environmental Engineering update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research results from V. Vallet and co-authors update knowledge of life sciences

Life Sciences - Scientists at Norwegian Institute of Public Health target life sciences

Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Data from Institute of Public Health, Department of Environmental Health advance knowledge in lung cancer risk factors

Neuroblastoma Gene Therapy - Research on neuroblastoma gene therapy described by scientists at University of Hawaii, Department of Public Health Sciences

Surgery - Study results from E.D. Flora and colleagues in the area of surgery published

Vaccines - Studies conducted at University of Massachusetts, Department of Medicine on vaccines recently published

West Nile Virus - Study data from Louisiana State University, Department of Entomology update understanding of west nile virus

Abiomed, Inc. - Abiomed Receives Approval for National Reimbursement Coverage from CMS for AbioCor Total Replacement Heart

Acusphere Inc. - Acusphere Submits New Drug Application for FDA Approval of Imagify

Advantage Medical Devices - Advantage Medical Devices Receives FDA Clearance for VantageCath

Allergic Reactions - Death Toll From Recalled Chinese Heparin Continues to Rise; Tainted Heparin Still in Circulation

American Laser Centers - Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian Visit American Laser Centers for VelaShape Cellulite and Body Shaping Treatments

American Legion - Veterans Launch National Education Effort on Illegal Immigration

Amgen - Amgen to Participate in Dermatologic and Ophthalmic Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting in June

Angiology - Cardica Reports Positive Top-Line Results and Submits 510(k) for PAS-Port(R) Proximal Anastomosis System in Cardiac Bypass Surgery

Antigenics Inc. - Antigenics Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Ascent Healthcare Solutions - HealthTrust Purchasing Group Renews Medical Device Reprocessing Agreement with Ascent Healthcare Solutions

BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. - BioDelivery Sciences Presenting Phase III Data on BEMA Fentanyl at American Pain Society Meeting

Biopure Corporation - Biopure Announces Date to Meet with UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency

Biotechnology Business - SuperGen Reports 2008 First Quarter Financial Results

Blood Substitutes - Northfield Laboratories Inc. Comments on Article and Editorial on Hemoglobin-Based Blood Substitutes to be Published in May 21 JAMA

Bronchiectasis - Regulatory Path for Bronchitol in Bronchiectasis

Cancer - Delcath Expands Phase III Trial for Metastatic Melanoma to Include University of Maryland Medical Center

Cancer - Dr. Arie S. Belldegrun, MD, FACS Joins Two River Group Holdings as Chairman and Partner

Cancer - New Treatment Offers Hope for Beating Aggressive Cancers

Cancer - Oncothyreon files investigational new drug application for PX-866 oncology compound

Cancer - SGI Breakthrough Technology Empowers Genome Center Research Around the World

Cancer Vaccines - Quantum Immunologics, Inc. and the South Alabama Medical Science Foundation Announce an Early Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Immuno-therapeutic Vaccine for Treating Advanced Human Breast Carcinomas

Caster Eye Center - Los Angeles Laser Vision Correction Quality of Life Survey Reviewed By FDA

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - AstraZeneca Submits an sNDA for SYMBICORT(R) for COPD Indication

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - FDA Approves Advair(R) 250/50 for Reduction of Exacerbations in Patients With COPD

CVRx, Inc. - Millions of Patients May Find Hope in a New Implantable Device Designed to Lower High Blood Pressure in Drug Resistant Hypertension Patients

DynaMed Systems, LLC - DynaMed Systems Obtains FDA Approval to Study Its Traxon Spinal Cord Repair Stimulation System in Acute Spinal Cord Injured SCI Patients

Emergent BioSolutions Inc. - Emergent BioSolutions Acquires Advanced Recombinant Protective Antigen Anthrax Vaccine Candidate and Technology

GE Healthcare - FDA Gives Green Light to GE Healthcare Surgery; Shipping Resumes

GE Healthcare - GE Healthcare Introduces New 3.0T MR Scanner; Breakthrough Technology Provides Radiologists with Powerful Applications for Increased Clinical Capability

Heart Disease - FDA Grants Market Clearance for the LipiScan(TM) Coronary Imaging System Developed by InfraReDx, Inc. - a Novel Spectroscopy System for the Identification of Lipid Core Containing Plaques of Interest in the Coronar

ImmuneRegen BioSciences - ImmuneRegen BioSciences to Provide Adjuvant to DynPort Vaccine Company for Development of an Inactivated Vaccine against Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus

Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Lev Announces FDA Advisory Committee Unanimously Recommends Approval of Cinryze for Hereditary Angioedema

Medicare and Medicaid - Governor Napolitano Signs Smoking Cessation Bill

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Receives Approval to Market Smaller Kit Sizes of INFUSE Bone Graft

Medtronic, Inc. - Physio-Control and FDA Agree on Plan to Address Quality System Issues

Melanoma - Medarex and Bristol-Myers Squibb Joint Statement on Submission Status of Ipilimumab

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck Receives Not Approvable Letter from FDA for MK-0524A ER niacin/laropiprant

National Community Pharmacists Association - US Chamber of Commerce Joins 'Protect Your Pharmacy Now!' Initiative

NeuroMetrix, Inc. NeuroMetrix, Inc. - NeuroMetrix Receives FDA 510k Clearance for the ADVANCE System for the Performance of Nerve Conduction Studies and Needle Electromyography Procedures

NexMed, Inc. - NexMed Facility Receives GMP Certification from Health Canada

North American Metal Packaging Alliance, Inc. NAMPA - Metal Packaging Industry Welcomes FDA Statement on Bisphenol a BPA

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. - Oculus Innovative Sciences Announces Initial Chinese Commercialization Plan for Launch of Microcyn Technology

ParagonDx - ParagonDx Receives FDA 510k Marketing Clearance for Warfarin Sensitivity Genotyping Kit

PhotoMedex, Inc. - PhotoMedex's XTRAC Excimer Laser To Be Featured On ''The Balancing Act'', which airs on Lifetime Television

POZEN Inc. - POZEN Announces Receipt of $20 Million in Milestone Payments from GlaxoSmithKline

Prevent Blindness America - Tanning and Excessive Sun Exposure Can Cause Severe Damage to Eyes

Public Health - Tennessee County Health Rankings Released

PuriCore - Sterilox Food Safety Solution Listed by OMRI for Certified Organic Food Production

Regulatory Actions - Alfacell Announces Retirement of Chief Executive Officer

Regulatory Actions - Schering-Plough/MERCK Pharmaceuticals Receives Not-Approvable Letter from FDA for Loratadine/Montelukast

Replikins Ltd. - Increases in West Nile Virus Replikin Concentrations Precede Increases in the Number of Human Cases

Sepracor Inc. - Sepracor and Arrow Sign Global License and Development Agreement for XOPENEX/Ipratropium Inhalation Solution Combination

Stryker Corporation - Stryker's Biotech Division Receives FDA Warning Letter

Surgery - Virginia Judge Rules Medical Device Pioneer Committed Malpractice

Techalt, Inc. - Techalt, Inc. Announces Termination of EV Parts Merger and Growth Plans for Stan's Rodeo Ointment

Third Wave Technologies Inc. - Third Wave Completes FDA Submissions for Its Two HPV Products

Type 2 Diabetes - Spherix D-tagatose to be Supplied by Inalco SpA

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - HHS, Cleveland Clinic Collaborate to Advance Treatment for Neurological Disorders

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

Vyteris, Inc. - Vyteris Announces Recent Appointment of Two New Members to Its Board of Directors



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