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Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . December 21st, 2008
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA | Other Publications

Canadian Medical Association Journal - Risk of death may be higher with drug commonly used during cardiac surgery

Springer - Money motivates doctors to reduce ethnic differences in heart disease treatments

University of Exeter - New treatment hope for people with recurring depression

Aneurysm - Recent findings from Duke University highlight research in aneurysm

Biologics - Roche and FDA Agree on Pathway Towards U.S. Approval of ACTEMRA(R) (tocilizumab)

Cancer - New Publications Show Noninvasive Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound to be a Potentially Safe, Effective Pain-Relieving Treatment for Bone Metastases

Colon Cancer - Research from University of Texas in the area of colon cancer published

Immunization - New Study Indicates Smallpox Vaccination Effective for Decades: Implications for Vaccine Distribution in Event of Bioterrorist Attack

Regulatory Actions - Researchers from Tufts University describe findings in regulatory actions

Pharmacokinetics - New pharmacokinetics findings from Naresuan University, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences published

Anthrax - Study findings on anthrax are outlined in reports from Pomona College

Colon Cancer - Research findings from University of Texas update understanding of colon cancer

Human Papillomavirus - Research from E.H. Elbasha and co-researchers provides new data on human papillomavirus

Immunotherapy - Research conducted at Sichuan University has updated our knowledge about immunotherapy

Legionnaire Disease - Recent findings in legionnaire disease described by researchers from Columbia University

Life Sciences - Data from New University of Lisbon, Medical Department provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - New findings in life sciences described by A.W. Maresso and co-researchers

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences study results from Aston University

Life Sciences - Research from D. Kumaran and co-authors reveals new findings on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Michigan in the area of life sciences published

Obesity - New obesity data have been reported by researchers at University of Utah

Plague - Reports on cell biology findings from University of Lodz provide new insights

Psychosocial - Studies from University of Michigan update current data on psychosocial

Anthrax Vaccines - Study findings from LigoCyte Pharmaceuticals Inc. broaden understanding of anthrax vaccines

Astigmatism Therapy - Report summarizes astigmatism therapy study findings from P.J. Dougherty and co-researchers

Birth Weight - Research conducted at National Yang-Ming University, Community Medicine Research Center and Institute of Public Health has provided new information about birth weight

Cancer Vaccines - Scientists at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention detail research in cancer vaccines

Drug Abuse - Research from University of London in the area of drug abuse published

HIV/AIDS Therapy - Findings from University of California, Department of Clinical Pharmacy broaden understanding of HIV/AIDS therapy

Kidneys - Study findings from C.P. Reinhardt et al provide new insights into kidneys

Life Sciences - National Institute of Public Health and the Environment reports research in life sciences

Life Sciences - New life sciences data have been reported by scientists at National Institute of Public Health and the Environment

Life Sciences - New life sciences research from Institute of Public Health discussed

Life Sciences - New life sciences research reported from Institute of Public Health

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences discussed by scientists at Lund University

Malaria Therapy - Study findings on malaria therapy are outlined in reports from School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine

Phagocytosis - Findings from Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices in phagocytosis reported

Women's Health - New women's health study findings have been reported from University of Heidelberg, Institute of Public Health

Adverse Drug Reactions - U.S. Government Publishes Information in Spanish on Safe and Effective Use of Warfarin

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. - ACS on Team Awarded Contract by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Alzheimer Disease - Technology Pioneer 2009 - AC Immune Highlights Significant Clinical Milestones in Alzheimer's Disease Drug Development

American Academy of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology Dec.'08 research highlights

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Vaccine and drug research aimed at ticks and mosquitoes to prevent disease transmission

Biologics - ViroPharma Submits Supplemental Biologics License Application for Cinryze(TM) to Treat Acute Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema

Biomedical Companies - Response Biomedical Corporation Announces Initiation of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Clinical Trial

Bone Research - Medtronic, Inc. and Medtronic Sofamor Danek, USA, Inc. Sued for Product Liability and Promoting the Off-Label Use of Infuse(R) Bone Graft Product, According to Page Perry, LL

Cardiology - AGA Medical Receives European CE Mark Approval for AMPLATZER(R) Cardiac Plug

China Medicine Corporation - China Medicine Corporation Awarded GSP Certification

Clinical Trial Research - Horizon Therapeutics Announces Two Pivotal HZT-501 Phase 3 Trials Meet Primary Endpoints

Colon Cancer - Medicsight PLC Presents New Data at RSNA 2008 Further Supporting Relevance of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) and Image Analysis Software in Early Colon Cancer Screening and Diagnosis

diaDexus, Inc. - diaDexus Receives CE Mark Certification for the PLAC(R) Test

Drug Development - Family Medicine Cabinet: Free, New On-Line Tool Helps Track Your Medication Safety

Drug Development - McAllister Software Systems(R) Announces AVImark(R) Integration With Veterinary Pharmacy Reference Software

Drug Safety - Partnership for Safe Medicines Arms Public Against Counterfeit Drugs

Grocery Manufacturers Association - Grocery Manufacturers Association Conference Focused on Improving Food Safety Through Harmonization of Global Third Party Food Safety Audit Criteria

Gum Disease - Barotz Dental Now Offering Laser Gum Therapy

Hepatitis C Virus - ANA598 Receives Fast Track Designation From the FDA for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection

HIV/AIDS - 109 Medicines and Vaccines Now in Development for HIV/AIDS

Hormones - Azur Pharma Ltd. Enters Into Definitive Agreement With BioSante Pharmaceuticals Inc [nasdaq: BPAX], to Acquire U.S. Rights to Elestrin (TM)

Infectious Diseases Society of America - No ESKAPE! New drugs against MRSA, other superbugs still lacking

JAMA and Archives Journals - Brand-name drugs do not appear superior to generic drugs for treating cardiovascular diseases

Life Sciences - Almac Clinical Services milestone achievement as full GMP compliance achieved across global sites

Life Sciences - White Paper Addresses FDA Approval Challenges Facing Combination Product Manufacturers

Marketing and Licensing Agreements - WebMD Teams With FDA for New Online Consumer Health Information

Menopause - Bionovo Announces Development Plans for Menopausal Hot Flash Drug Candidate, Menerba (MF101), Following FDA Meetings

Menopause - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Signs Elestrin Marketing Agreement with Azur Pharma

MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Middlebrook Pharmaceuticals Opens Administrative and Sales Office in Westlake, Texas

Monsanto Company - Monsanto's Roundup Ready 2 Yield Soybeans Receive European Union Regulatory Import Approval

Norwegian Institute of Public Health - Possible link between diabetes and pelvic girdle syndrome

Osteoarthritis - NicOx Signs Agreement With DSM for the Commercial Manufacture of Naproxcinod Drug Substance

Pneumococcal Disease - Wyeth Submits European Marketing Authorization Application for its 13-Valent Vaccine for the Prevention of Pneumococcal Disease in Infants and Young Children

Pneumonia - Advanced Life Sciences Announces Cethromycin NDA Accepted for Filing by FDA for the Treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia

Regenerative Medicine - Organogenesis Receives Two Prestigious Awards for Economic Impact and Manufacturing Excellence

Regulatory Actions - FDA Accepts Cell Therapeutics' Zevalin sBLA and Grants Priority Review

Regulatory Actions - The National Health Service and Attainia Move to Modernize Medical Capital Equipment Budgeting and Planning for the United Kingdom

Sickle Cell Anemia - BioMarin uses Itamar Medical's Endo-PAT2000 in successful Phase 2 study for new treatment for Sickle Cell Disease

Type 2 Diabetes - MannKind Reports Positive Results from Final Two Pivotal Phase 3 Clinical Studies in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

University of Virginia Health System - First at-home test for vasectomized men proves to be safe, accurate

Vapotherm, Inc. - Vapotherm to Present at the Piper Jaffray 20th Annual Health Care Conference

Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Vion Pharmaceuticals Adds Tanya Lewis to Senior Management Team



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