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Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . January 4th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA | Other Publications

Adverse Drug Reactions - Allergan, Inc. Announces Nationwide Availability of ACZONE® Gel 5%

Diarrhea - Patients with early Parkinsons disease experienced better symptom control and improvements in daily activities with Stalevo® than carbidopa/levodopa, according to study

Life Sciences - Reports summarize life sciences research from P. Cole and co-authors

Oncology - Oncology Biomarker KRAS to be Discussed at FDA Panel Meeting

Ovarian Cancer - Fujirebio Diagnostics and Roche Diagnostics Sign Agreement for New Ovarian Cancer Test

Pharmacology - NicOx' Naproxcinod Shows Differentiated 24-Hour Blood Pressure Profile After 13 Weeks Treatment

Regulatory Actions - Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Reports FDA Approval for Updated Labeling of Acetadote(R)

Schizophrenia - New schizophrenia study results from Medical College of Georgia, Medical College described

Life Sciences - Study data from Department of State update knowledge of life sciences

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy - Researchers from University Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology detail new studies and findings in the area of non-small cell lung cancer therapy

Pancreatic Cancer Therapy - Studies from R. Longo et al in the area of pancreatic cancer therapy described

Antibiotics - Research from X.M. Chong and colleagues provide new insights into antibiotics

Antithrombins - Studies from Loyola University Chicago provide new data on antithrombins

Cardiology - Research findings from University of Pittsburgh update understanding of cardiology

Contraception - Studies by R.E. Gee and co-authors describe new findings in contraception

Hantavirus - Studies from National University further understanding of hantavirus

Life Sciences - Research findings from University of Ulster update understanding of life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from R.W. Depaolo and colleagues has provided new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies from P. Saxena and co-researchers update current data on life sciences

Liver Function - New liver function data have been reported by T.H. Young and co-authors

Plague - New plague study findings recently were reported by J.C. Pan and co-researchers

West Nile Virus - Recent studies from Washington University, Medical Department add new data to west nile virus

Ankylosing Spondylitis Immunology - New ankylosing spondylitis immunology study findings reported from National Health Service

Anthrax Vaccines - New anthrax vaccines study findings have been reported by researchers at Cardiff University

Life Sciences - New life sciences study results from Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Public Health described

Life Sciences - Research from University of Southern Denmark, Institute of Public Health provides new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research on life sciences reported by G. Markel et al

Life Sciences - Researchers from Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices publish findings in life sciences

Life Sciences - Study data from National Institute of Public Health and the Environment update understanding of life sciences

Pharmacogenetics - Scientists at Emory University target pharmacogenetics

Abbott - (Multimedia Version): Abbott Receives FDA Approval for TRILIPIX(TM) (fenofibric acid), First and Only Fibrate Indicated for Use in Combination With a Statin for Cholestero

Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Biopure Submits IND Application for Proposed Clinical Trial in Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Angiology - Boston Scientific Initiates Carotid Stent Clinical Study

Biotech Business - Bolder BioTechnology Receives $1.9 Million NIH Grant to Continue Development of Long-Acting Growth Hormone Product

Biotech Business - Delcath Adds Dr. Pamela R. Contag to Its Board of Directors

Biotechnology Business - ViroPharma Files FOIA Complaint Seeking Administrative Record for Vancocin(R)

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Light Cigarette Lawsuits Is Victory for Consumers and Health

Colonoscopy - Fleet Phospho-Soda Recalled

Consumers Union - CU Statement on FDA Position on Mercury From Fish Consumption

Cushing Syndrome - VETORYL(R) (Trilostane) Receives FDA Approval

Dentistry - Economic Climate Will Mean Fewer Foreign Dentists and Empty Polyclinics

Drug Development - Covance Purchases Equity Stake in Caprion Proteomics

Drug Development - HUYA Bioscience Announces Agreement to Provide Schering-Plough With Drug Development Candidates From China

Eli Lilly and Company - Prasugrel Receives Positive Opinion from the European Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP)

Health Policy - Abt Associates Names Dr. Scott W. Royal to Lead Domestic Health Division

Heart Disease - Goshen General Hospital first in Indiana to use latest technology to treat heart disease

Hypertension - NicOx' Naproxcinod Shows Robust Blood Pressure Results in Phase 3 Pooled Analysis

Imris Inc. - IMRIS receives FDA clearance for 3 Tesla IMRISneuro

Mayo Clinic - Mayo Clinic research on tamoxifen leads to recommendation for CYP2D6 gene test

Merck & Co., Inc. - Merck Announces FDA Acceptance of Supplemental New Drug Application for ISENTRESS® raltegravir in Adult Patients Previously Untreated for HIV-1

Myeloma - FDA Approves Genzymes Mozobil

Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma - Cell Therapeutics and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Close Transaction Forming Joint Venture to Market Zevalin in the US

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Jazz Pharmaceuticals Announces Issuance of Key Patent for Once-A-Day LUVOX CR(R)

Oral Contraceptives - BioSante Pharmaceuticals Secures Committed Equity Financing Facility

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General - Pennsylvania Attorney General Corbett Announces a Multi-State, $7 Million Settlement With Airborne Health, Inc., Over Charges of Deceptive Advertising

Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies - Experts Argue Nano Food-Additives Require New Oversight

Prostate Cancer - Medivation Completes Enrollment of Phase 1-2 Trial of MDV3100 in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients

Psoriasis - Medarex to Receive Milestone Payment for Approval of STELARA(TM) (Ustekinumab) for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis

PureCircle - PureCircle Set to Lead USA Supply of High-Purity Reb A

Regulatory Actions - AstraZeneca Submits sNDA for NEXIUM(R) for the Short-Term Treatment of GERD in Infants 0 to 1 Year Old

Regulatory Actions - Cargill Receives Official Notification From FDA Supporting the Safety of Truvia(TM) Rebiana

Regulatory Actions - FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Centocor for Ustekinumab Biologic License Application

Regulatory Actions - Photos: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Issues No Objection Letter to GRAS Status of Rebaudioside A

RHEI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - RHEI Pharmaceuticals Receives Approval in China for Its Drs. Hans Schreuder Scar Treatment Product

Skin Cancer - American Academy of Dermatology Issues Statement on FDA Report to Congress About Labeling Information on Indoor Tanning Devices

Skin Cancer - FDA Considers Update for Tanning Bed Labels

Stem Cell Research - Athersys Receives IND Authorization for Multistem in Treatment of Ischemic Stroke

Stem Cell Research - Neuralstem Files FDA Application for First ALS Stem Cell Trial

Stent System - Abbott Begins U.S. Study of XIENCE V(TM) Drug Eluting Stent Designed for Small Vessels

Surgery - Hawaii Eye Surgeon's Expertise Helps Patients Choose a Refractive Surgeon

University of California - Davis - Health System - UC Davis researchers discover new mechanism for attentional control in the human brain

University of Manchester - Drug tests will prevent repeat of Northwick Park trial

ViroPharma Incorporated - ViroPharma Provides Update on Vancocin



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