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Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA


Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . June 7th, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries Only
Related Areas: Other Issues in Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA | Other Publications

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Camphor-containing products may cause seizures in children

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres - Bacteria with a built-in thermometer

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - Early childhood health interventions could save billions in health costs later in life

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - New amyotrophic lateral sclerosis findings from Johns Hopkins University, Medical Department published

Bioterrorism - Thomson Reuters Examines Highly Cited Research in Bioterrorism

Diabetes - New findings reported from Auburn University describe advances in diabetes

Life Sciences - Study results from J. Leyden and colleagues in the area of life sciences published

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. - New Clinical Data Shows Significant Improvement in the Appearance of Fat Using SlimLipo(TM) Laser

Life Sciences - Reports from Mugla University add new data to research in life sciences

Multiple Sclerosis - Recent findings from University Medical Center, Department of Radiology highlight research in multiple sclerosis

Dengue Fever - Study data from Chang-Gung University, Medical Department update knowledge of dengue fever

Hantavirus - Recent findings in hantavirus described by W.Y. Zhang and colleagues

HIV/AIDS - Researchers from Johns Hopkins University publish findings in HIV/AIDS

Incontinence - New data from Kaiser Permanente illuminate research in incontinence

Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Maryland release new data on life sciences

Life Sciences - Research from University of Newcastle provide new insights into life sciences

Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences reported from M. Movahedi and co-researchers

Managed Care - Reports summarize managed care study results from University of British Columbia

Thalassemia - Research from F. Tosto and colleagues provide new insights into thalassemia

Tick-Borne Encephalitis - Investigators at National Institutes of Health zero in on tick-borne encephalitis

Trachoma - Research from E.M.B. Guimaraes and colleagues has provided new data on trachoma

West Nile Virus - Research results from I. Rochlin and colleagues update understanding of west nile virus

West Nile Virus - Study results from B. Makhoul and colleagues update understanding of west nile virus

Alcoholism Therapy - Reports summarize alcoholism therapy research from National Institute of Public Health

Anthrax - Data on anthrax published by researchers at University of Texas

Edema Cell Biology - New edema cell biology study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Florida, Division of Infectious Diseases

Kidneys - Studies conducted at Xi'an Jiao Tong University on kidneys recently published

Life Sciences - Data on life sciences published by researchers at International Hospital, Department of Medicine

Life Sciences - New findings from J.J. Baztán and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Life Sciences - Reports outline life sciences study results from Kyushu University, Faculty of Medical Sciences

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

A.P. Pharma, Inc. - A.P. Pharma Submits New Drug Application for APF530 in Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Aesthera Corporation - Aesthera Announces ANVISA Clearance to Market Photopneumatic Platforms in Brazil

Alkermes, Inc. - FDA Grants Approval for Use of RISPERDAL® CONSTA® as Both a Monotherapy and Adjunctive Therapy in the Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder

Angioplasty - Unique Cardiovascular Treatment Readied for Global Market: Proprietary Paccocath(R) Technology is the Only Drug Eluting Balloon with Clinical Data

Applied Data Research - Transdermal Pain Drug Market Underdeveloped Beyond North America

Asthma - Schering-Plough Announces Changes to its Global Collaboration with Novartis to Develop Combination Therapies for Asthma and COPD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Shire Announces Study Results of the Effects of INTUNIV(TM) (Guanfacine) Extended Release on Secondary Measures in Children with ADHD and Oppositional Symptoms

Biologics - Human Genome Sciences Submits Biologics License Application to FDA for ABthrax(TM)

Biomedicine - Biomedical Sciences Companies Expanding in Asia Invested More Than US$500 Million in Singapore

Biopharmaceuticals - The Hamner Institutes Announce Partnership With China Medical City

Biosense Webster, Inc. - Biosense Webster to Showcase Advanced Ablation Technologies for Electrophysiologists at HRS 2009

Biotech Business - BIO Visitors Bring Viral Preparedness to Atlanta

Biotechnology Business - Results of Two Phase 3 CAPACITY Studies of Pirfenidone in IPF Presented at American Thoracic Society (ATS)

Biotechnology Business - U.S. Naval Medical Research Center Proposed 'RESUS' Clinical Trial in Trauma Patients Remains on FDA Hold

Bipolar Disorder - FDA Grants Approval for Use of RISPERDAL(R) CONSTA(R) as Both a Monotherapy and Adjunctive Therapy in the Maintenance Treatment of Bipolar I Disorder

BSD Medical Corporation - BSD Receives FDA Humanitarian Use Designation for the BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids - Sen. Judd Gregg Votes to Protect America's Kids from Tobacco

Cervical Plating Systems - Life Spine(R) Announces Nationwide Market Introduction of KINETIC(R)-SL Dynamic Anterior Cervical Plating System

DEET Education Program - 'Fight the Bite' Poster Contest Honors 28 Students in 17 States

Depression - Mayo Clinic Researchers Say Agent Provides Treatment Option for Women with Hot Flashes

DR Systems, Inc. - At MUSE, DR Systems Announces Canadian Medical Device License and will Highlight PACS Interoperability and Server Virtualization

Dyspnea - Perforomist(R) Inhalation Solution Data in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD to Be Presented at the International Conference of the American Thoracic Society

Ellman International, Inc. - Pelleve Receives FDA Clearance for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Facial Wrinkles

Enzon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - UCB’s Cimzia® Approved in the U.S. for Adult Patients Suffering from Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gastroenterology - Signostics Receives FDA Clearance for World's Smallest Ultrasound Product

Generics - Court Grants AstraZeneca Preliminary Injunction Against Apotex in PULMICORT RESPULES Patent Litigation

Genta Incorporated - Independent Data Monitoring Board Recommends Continuation to Completion of Genta’s Phase 3 Trial of Genasense® in Advanced Melanoma

Guided Therapeutics, Inc. - Guided Therapeutics, Inc. and Konica Minolta Opto, Inc. to Jointly Develop Cancer Detection Products

HemoBioTech - HemoBioTech to Present Blood Substitute Strategy at RENN Capital Investor Conference

Heparin - Cardiva Medical, Inc. Receives FDA Clearance for the Catalyst(TM)III System, First in Class Drug Coated Vessel Closure Device

Hyponatremia - FDA Approves SAMSCA(TM) (tolvaptan), the First and Only Oral Vasopressin Antagonist to Treat Patients With Clinically Significant Hypervolemic and Euvolemic Hyponatremia

InfraReDx, Inc. - First Use in Coronary Patients of a Combined Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Ultrasound Imaging Catheter

Infusion Systems - Hospira Announces Plans to Integrate Symbiq(R) and EndoTool(R) Technologies

Inovio Biomedical Corporation - Inovio Biomedical Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

INRange Systems, Inc. - INRange Systems, Inc. Selected as One of North America’s Finest and Most Promising Tech Venture Companies

International Food Protection Training Institute - International Food Protection Training Institute to Deliver Inaugural Training Course to Food Safety Regulators

Liver Cancer - Nexavar Approved in Japan for the Treatment of Advanced Liver Cancer

Medtronic, Inc. - Medtronic Demonstrates Positive Results on First Pacemaker Designed for Use with MRI

MicroPhage, Inc. - MicroPhage Demonstrates Rapid Diagnostic Platform Feasibility in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

Morphotek, Inc. - Morphotek(R), Inc and Lonza Group Ltd Enter Into Manufacturing Services Agreement

Neuropathy - NeurogesX Receives European Commission Approval for Qutenza(TM)

NiTi Surgical Solutions - NiTi Surgical Solutions Announces Issuance of Key Patent for ColonRing™ Surgical Device

Northfield Laboratories Inc. - Northfield Laboratories Announces Decision to Wind Down Business

Obesity and Diabetes - New Report Released in North Carolina Shows Record Number of Medicines in Development to Treat Diabetes

Osmetech plc - Osmetech Submits Swine Flu Test to the FDA

Palnet Usa - Pallet Buyers Need to be Aware of 'Voodoo' Environmental Claims, Says PALNET USA

Pharmaceuticals - PharmAthene Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial and Operational Results

Pharmaceuticals - Transatlantic Regulatory Integration of Drug Approval Process Vital for the Global Pharmaceutical Industry, Notes Frost & Sullivan

Pharmaceuticals - WuXi PharmaTech Announces First-Quarter 2009 Results

Porter Novelli - Shire's INTUNIV Guanfacine extended release in children with ADHD and oppositional symptoms

Powell Tate - Perforomist Inhalation Solution data to be presented today at American Thoracic Society conference

Pro-Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Pro-Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

RapidMind - RapidMind Launches Web Seminar Series to Help Healthcare Industry Cope with the Exploding Data Volume Produced By Today’s Medical Imaging Scanners

Regulatory Actions - Council for American Medical Innovation Applauds the Confirmation of Margaret Hamburg, M.D., to Lead U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Renal Cell Carcinoma - Agennix Receives Fast Track Designation From FDA for Talactoferrin in Combination With Sunitinib for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Research and Markets - The Essential Q2 2009 Pakistan Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Report is Now Available

Research and Markets Ltd. - Drug Approval Process in Europe - an Outlook

RF Surgical Systems, Inc. - RF Surgical and Medline Announce a New Expanded Non-Exclusive Distribution Agreement for the RF Surgical Detection System™

Smart Balance - New Survey Shows Consumers Making Effort to Buy Healthy Foods but Buyer Beware: 'Zero' Isn't Always Zero

Stem Cell Research - FDA's Hydroxycut Recall Highlights the Need for Stem Cell Innovations' ACTIVTox Human Liver Testing

Stentys - Stentys Establishes U.S. Operations in Princeton, N.J.

Together4Peace.org - Together4Peace.org: Should Netanyahu Be Charged With War Crimes During Visit With President Obama?

Vaccines - Sinovac Reports Unaudited First Quarter 2009 Financial Results

ValGenesis, Inc. - ValGenesis, Inc. Announces Worldwide Release of Breakthrough Validation Automation Engine in ValGenesis 2.0

Versar, Inc. - Versar CEO Chairs Opening Sessions at the 12th Annual Chemical Weapons Demilitarization Conference

Vitro Diagnostics, Inc. - Vitro Launches Products to Support Stem Cell Research and Drug Development

W. L. Gore & Associates - Gore Announces First Implant of 31 mm GORE EXCLUDER® AAA Endoprosthesis in the United States

Weitz & Luxenberg P.C. - Weitz & Luxenberg Lawyers Alert the Public to Hydroxycut Recall

Wellstat Therapeutics Corporation - Investigational Drug Shows Promise as Treatment for Overexposure to Common Cancer Chemotherapy



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