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Table of Contents . . . August 31st, 2008
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Hypertension - New findings reported from S.G. Chrysant and co-authors describe advances in hypertension
Immunoassay - Research on immunoassay discussed by T. Urakami and co-researchers
Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from R.G. Wenzel and co-authors
Monoclonal Antibodies - New monoclonal antibodies study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of North Texas
PolyMedix, Inc. - PolyMedix Has Regulatory Clearance to Initiate Phase I Clinical Study of Novel Anticoagulant Antagonist Compound
Regulatory Actions - Studies conducted at University of Pittsburgh on regulatory actions recently published
Contact Lens - New contact lens research from Ohio State University, College of Optometry discussed
HIV/AIDS Therapy - Findings in HIV/AIDS therapy reported from Mahidol University, Department of Pathology
Sexually Transmitted Disease Risk Factors - Research reports on sexually transmitted disease risk factors from Temple University provide new insights
Surgery - Investigators at University of Virginia, Department of Surgery zero in on surgery
Antimicrobials - Research in the area of antimicrobials reported from S.K. Urich and colleagues
Bioterrorism - Studies from E.M. Fykse and co-authors have provided new information about bioterrorism
Burkholderia - Scientists at University of Hawaii target Burkholderia
Depression - Research on depression described by scientists at Napier University
Drug Resistance - Data on drug resistance detailed by S. Kyriacos and co-authors
Escherichia Coli - Studies from K. Ziebell et al provide new data on Escherichia coli
Hantavirus - New findings from P. Johansson and co-researchers in the area of hantavirus described
Hantavirus - Research on hantavirus discussed by scientists at University of New Mexico
Hemorrhagic Fever - Study data from O. Pinar and colleagues update understanding of hemorrhagic fever
Hepatitis B Virus - Studies conducted at S.M. Alavian et al on hepatitis B virus recently published
HIV/AIDS - Research from B.O. Abongo and co-authors yields new data on HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Researchers from Columbia University detail new studies and findings in the area of HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Researchers' work from University of California focuses on HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Studies from Kumamoto University, Medical Department have provided new data on HIV/AIDS
Legionnaire Disease - Researchers from Toho University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of legionnaire disease
Legionnaire Disease - Scientists at University of Valencia detail research in legionnaire disease
Life Sciences - Studies conducted at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on life sciences recently published
Lower Back Pain - New lower back pain research from University of Glamorgan discussed
Spontaneous Abortion - Research data from University Hospital update understanding of spontaneous abortion
Yersinia - Studies from University of California further understanding of yersinia
Antivirals - Study results from E. Gong et al provide new insights into antivirals
Campylobacter Genetics - Research on campylobacter genetics described by scientists at French Agency for Food Safety (AFSSA)
Cancer Prevention - Researchers from Institute of Public Health detail findings in cancer prevention
Gene Therapy - Reports outline gene therapy research from National Institute for Biological Standards and Control
Life Sciences - New findings from University of Texas, Department of Microbiology in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported from University of Idaho
Life Sciences - New research on life sciences from National Institute of Public Health summarized
Life Sciences - Research from University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences published by scientists at Georgia State University, Institute of Public Health
Life Sciences - Studies from National Institute of Health Science provide new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Life Sciences - Study findings on life sciences are outlined in reports from Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
Measles Vaccines - New measles vaccines study findings reported from Health Protection Agency Center for Infections
Pancreatic Cancer Therapy - Study data from University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center update knowledge of pancreatic cancer therapy
Regulatory Actions - New findings in regulatory actions described from Federal Institute for Risk Assessment
Thrombosis - Research reports from University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health provide new insights into thrombosis
Barr Pharmaceuticals - First At-Home Screening Test for Amniotic Fluid Leakage During Pregnancy Now Available
Biotechnology Business - BioSpecifics Technologies Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
Biotechnology Business - CV Therapeutics Receives European Approval for the Brand Name Ranexa(R)
Bioterrorism - Advanced Life Sciences Awarded U.S. Department of Defense Biodefense Contract Valued at up to $3.8 Million
Bird Flu - Video: Canopus BioPharma and Leading Chinese Researcher Team Up to Treat Avian Influenza, to Prevent Possible Pandemic
Breast Cancer - American HealthChoice Announces Launch of OmniBody Scan
Cancer Prevention Coalition - Responsibility of the FDA and National Cancer Institute for Cosmetics Related Escalating Cancer Rates
Clinical Trial Research - Duska Therapeutics Receives Comments From FDA on Phase 3 ATPace(TM) Protocol Synopsis
CONMED Corporation - CONMED Linvatec's Bio Mini-Revo Suture Anchor Receives 510k FDA Clearance for Arthroscopic Hip Repair
Cord Blood - China's Leading Healthcare Market Player Posts First-Quarter Revenue Growth of 18%
CPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - CPEX Pharmaceuticals Signs Contract Manufacturing Agreement
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Corp. - PEAK Surgical Uses SolidWorks Software to Develop Low-Temperature Surgical Cutting and Coagulation Tools
Drug Development - FDA Accepts REMOXY New Drug Application and Grants Priority Review
Drug Development - IntelliPharmaCeutics Provides Update on Activities
Drug Development - NeurogesX Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Drug Resistance - Gtcbio Announces Its Inaugural Bugs & Dugs Conference
Dyslipidemias - Abbott and AstraZeneca Expand Relationship to Include Co-Promotion of CRESTOR(R)
EcoProducts - MBA candidate Uses Student Loan to Develop First-of-Its Kind FDA Approved, 100% Natural and Sustainable Tableware
Evera Medical - FDA Grants Approval to Evera Medical's FulFil Lip IDE Application
FutureCeuticals, Inc. - Food Technology to Change the Course of U.S. Grain Consumption
Heart Failure - ARCA biopharma Appoints William R. Hiatt as Director of Clinical and Regulatory Strategy
Hepatitis - FDA Grants Full Approval of PROCLEIX(R) ULTRIO(R) Blood Screening Assay
Immunization - GSK begins shipments of Fluarix® and FluLaval® to U.S. customers for 2008-2009 influenza season
Immunosyn Corporation - SF-1019 Receives Approval for Treatment, Marketing and Distribution in Malaysia
IMPAX Laboratories, Inc. - IMPAX Sued Based on ANDA for Generic Ultram ER
Influenza - GSK Begins Shipments of Fluarix(R) and FluLaval(R) to U.S. Customers for 2008-2009 Influenza Season
Infusion Systems - MEDRAD Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Wireless MR Infusion System
Laser Energetics, Inc. - Laser Energetics Successfully Completes Defense Contract With ITT
Life Sciences - FDAS Associate Chief Counsel Vernessa Pollard Joins Arnold & Porter
Mid-Atlantic Bio - PhRMA CEO Billy Tauzin to Keynote 2008 Mid-Atlantic Bio Dinner
Obstetrics - Barr Announces Agreements to Settle Mirapex(R) and Aggrenox(R) Patent Challenges
PharmAthene, Inc. - Lord Lewis Moonie to Serve as Special UK Government Advisor to PharmAthene
Regulatory Actions - Cardiome and Astellas Announce Receipt of FDA Approvable Letter for KYNAPID(TM)
Regulatory Actions - Medical Device Seminar Offers Diverse Best Practices from FDA, Hospital Buyers and Industry Experts
Regulatory Actions - PreMD Reports Second Quarter Results
Regulatory Actions - REMOXY(R) NDA Filing Accepted by FDA and Priority Review Granted
Skin Cancer - Electro-Optical Sciences Completes Patient Accrual in MelaFind® Pivotal Trial for Early Melanoma Detection
Smiths Detection - Smiths Detection and Torion Technologies Partner to Develop Highly Portable, Advanced Military & Emergency Response Chemical Threat Assessment Technology
Smiths Detection - Smiths Detection Appoints Renowned National Lab Scientist to Lead PROTECT Solutions Team
Smiths Detection - Smiths Detection Awarded Additional $28.5 Million Contract to Supply U.S. Military with Advanced Chemical Agent Detectors
Staar Surgical Company - STAAR Surgical's VISIAN ICL to be Featured on CBS 'Early Show'
Stromedix, Inc. - Stromedix Receives Orphan Drug Designation for STX-100 in Chronic Allograft Nephropathy
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2008
Surgical Technologies - DigiMatch(TM) ROBODOC(R) Surgical System Receives U.S. FDA 510(k) Marketing Clearance
Surgical Technology - Cardiogenesis Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
The Generic Animal Drug Alliance - GADA Applauds the Presidential Signing of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008
U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency - Newport Chemical Depot Confirms VX Stockpile Neutralized
Universal Detection Technology; WallStreet Direct, Inc. - [video] Jacques Tizabi, CEO of Universal Detection Technology Discusses Latest Purchase Order on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show
UT Southwestern Medical Center - UT Southwestern digestive specialists freeze out esophagus cancer with new therapy
Viaspace Inc. - VIASPACE Subsidiary Wins $750,000 Army Contract for Robotic Detection of Chemical Warfare Agents and Explosives
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