Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . August 23rd, 2009
Non-Subscriber - Summaries OnlyRelated Areas: Other Issues in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA | Other Publications
Adverse Drug Reactions - Tufts University publishes research in adverse drug reactions
Angiogenesis - Researchers at University of Erlangen publish new data on angiogenesis
Cancer - Data from A. Kazi and colleagues advance knowledge in cancer
Cancer - Project Zero Delay Accelerates Drug's Path to Clinical Trial
Cancer Vaccines - Bellicum Pharmaceuticals Announces Initiation of Phase I/II Clinical Trial of Novel Vaccine for Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Health Insurance - Census Bureau Releases Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage Estimates by County
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at Food & Drug Administration
Life Sciences - Research from C. Akaleephan and co-authors reveals new findings on life sciences
Pandemics - 1957-58 Flu Pandemic Can Provide Clues to Planning for h1n1
Pharmaceuticals - ISTA Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Raises Full Year Revenue Guidance
XenoPort, Inc. - XenoPort Announces Astellas' Plans to File an NDA for XP13512 in Japan
Thrombolysis - Research on thrombolysis discussed by scientists at University of Erlangen, Department of Neuroradiology
Arenavirus - Research from University of Buenos Aires provide new insights into arenavirus
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings reported from C.G. Murphy and co-authors
Cancer - Scientists at University of California publish research in cancer
Clinical Trial Research - Studies from Columbia University reveal new findings on clinical trial research
Diarrhea - New findings in diarrhea described by N. Chaikaew and co-researchers
Escherichia Coli - Research on Escherichia coli published by scientists at University of Lethbridge
Genetics & Genomics - Study data from M.D. Champion and co-authors update knowledge of genetics & genomics
Hantavirus - Study findings on hantavirus are outlined in reports from University of Minnesota, Medical Department
Heart Disease - Data on heart disease published by K. Ueda and colleagues
Hemorrhagic Fever - Research on hemorrhagic fever described by scientists at Columbia University
Life Sciences - Findings in life sciences reported from B. Holmes and co-researchers
Life Sciences - New life sciences research has been reported by scientists at Western University
Life Sciences - Reports from National Institutes of Health describe recent advances in life sciences
Life Sciences - Research by A. Ghirardini and colleagues in life sciences provides new insights
Life Sciences - Researchers at National Institutes of Health release new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Maastricht University publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University of Alberta yield new information about life sciences
Menopause - Study results from Australian National University update understanding of menopause
Public Health - Research from Akershus University yields new findings on public health
Transplantation - New transplantation data have been reported by researchers at Harvard University, Medical Department
West Nile Virus - Reports from Washington University advance knowledge in west nile virus
West Nile Virus - Reports summarize west nile virus research from D.E. Docherty and co-authors
Life Sciences - Research from National Institute of Health Science, Division of Pathology yields new data on life sciences
Adenoidectomy - PEAK Surgical Introduces PEAK PlasmaBlade(TM) TnA
Allos Therapeutics, Inc. - Allos Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. - American Medical Systems Announces Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Angiogenesis - FDA Approves Avastin for the Most Common Type of Kidney Cancer
Aphios Corporation - Aphios Awarded NIH Grant for CFI Virus and Pathogen Inactivation Technology for Blood Products and Biologics
Aradigm Corporation - Aradigm Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Inhaled Liposomal Ciprofloxacin to Treat Cystic Fibrosis in Europe
Aradigm Corporation - Zogenix Announces Exclusive Co-Promotion Agreement in U.S. for Sumavel™ DosePro™
Baxter International Inc. - Baxter Completes Production of First Commercial Batches of A/H1N1 Pandemic Vaccine
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. - FDA Approves New 3000 IU Vial Size for Kogenate(R) FS, antihemophilic factor (recombinant)
Biological Warfare - Polymedix and University of Massachusetts Receive Up To $100,000 Contract To Develop Novel Antibacterial Compounds Against Pathogens of Military Interest
Biopharmaceuticals - DOR BioPharma Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for orBec(R) for the Treatment of Chronic Gastrointestinal GVHD
Biotech Business - Cardinal Health Completes Biotech Acquisition
Biotechnology Business - InterMune Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Business Highlights
BioTrends Research Group, Inc. - Nephrologists Indicate High Interest in AMAG Pharmaceuticals' Newly Approved Feraheme According to Latest BioTrends Report
Bipartisan Policy Center - Bipartisan Panel of Industry, NGO and Academic Experts Proposes New Rules for Science in Federal Regulation
Bird Flu - Next Safety Releases Advanced Respirator for Infectious Diseases
Breast Cancer - Good News for Breast Cancer Patients, May Not Translate Well for Osteoporosis Patients Says Expert
Breast Cancer - US Oncology Research Network Participates in Phase III Follow-up Study To BiPars Investigational Cancer Drug BSI-201
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and AstraZeneca - U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ONGLYZA™ saxagliptin for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Adults
California Public Employees’ Retirement System - CalPERS Calls on Congress to End Biotech Drug Monopoly
Cannabis Science, Inc. - Dr. Robert Melamede Ph.D. and Cannabis Science Inc. Respond to an ABC News Report
Cardiology - Heart Force Medical Inc. Receives USFDA 510(k) Clearance of Its dBG 300 Digital Ballistocardiograph
Cavit Sciences - Cavit Sciences to Present at Major Health and Wellness Conference
Central Nervous System Disorders - Cephalon Delivers Record Sales in the Second Quarter 2009
Chemvalet Inc. - PharmaValet: a Database of Patented Medicines Goes Live
Chesson Labs - Chesson Labs Liquid Bandage Product NUVADERM(TM) Receives FDA 510(k) Market Clearance
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Journal of Clinical Oncology Publishes TREANDA Study Demonstrating Significant Improvement in Overall Response and Progression-Free Survival in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Colon Cancer - ARUP Laboratories Applauds FDA's Decision on the Value of KRAS-Mutation Testing in Colorectal Cancer
Conceptus Inc. - Trista Sutter, the Original Bachelorette, Undergoes Essure Procedure After Deciding Her Family is Complete
Cord Blood - Cryo-Cell Announces Celle Research and Development Collaboration With Cryopraxis Cryobiology Ltd.
Data Conversion Laboratory, Inc. - Data Conversion Laboratory Supports Newest SPL Requirements for Life Sciences Industry
Defibrillators - Senate Hearing Highlights Victim's Medical Device Nightmare, Asks Congress to Hold Manufacturer Accountable
Depression - Labopharm files New Drug Submission with Health Canada for novel antidepressant
Dermatology - Leading Boston Dermatologist Performs Live Artefill Patient Demonstration at American Academy of Dermatology Summer Meeting
Diabetes - FDA Approves LIVALO® for Primary Hypercholesterolemia and Combined Dyslipidemia
Drug Development - NeurogesX Announces New PDUFA Date for Qutenza(TM) New Drug Application
Dynavax Technologies Corporation - Dynavax Announces Path for HEPLISAVTM Hepatitis B Vaccine Development
Exact Sciences Corp. - Exact Sciences Announces Appointment of Diagnostics Veteran Graham Lidgard as Chief Scientific Officer
Flu Vaccines - Revised: Sinovac Provides Update on Clinical Trial for H1N1 Vaccine Trials
Freedom Meditech, Inc. - Freedom Meditech, Inc. Secures Second Tranche of Series a Financing
Genzyme Corporation - Genzyme Provides Update on Allston Landing Plant
Graceway Pharmaceuticals, LLC - Data Demonstrate New Imiquimod Formulation as Short Course Treatment for Actinic Keratosis
Guiding Stars - Americans Seek Simpler Solutions to Interpreting the Nutrition Facts Panel & Identifying Healthy Foods
Hard to Treat Diseases - Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. HTDS Thai Registration Dossier
Headache and Migraine - Zogenix and Astellas Enter Exclusive Co-Promotion Agreement in the US for Newly Approved Sumavel(TM) DosePro(TM)
Heart Failure - MULTAQ® (dronedarone) for Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter Now Available in the United States
HIV/AIDS - GeoVax Labs, Inc. Provides Clinical Studies Update
Honeywell - Honeywell's Low-Global-Warming Refrigerant for Vehicles Approved for Import, Use By Japan Regulators
Hypercholesterolemia - FDA Approves LIVALO(R) for Primary Hypercholesterolemia and Combined Dyslipidemia
Hypertension - FDA approves Tekturna HCT® as initial treatment in patients unlikely to achieve their blood pressure goals with a single agent
Influenza - Transfusion Journal Supplement Focuses on Identification of 68 Emerging Infectious Disease Agents
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - King Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Labopharm Inc. - Labopharm Reports Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2009
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, Representing Investors of Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., Announces Class Action Lawsuit
Lifeline Biotechnologies, Inc. - Lifeline Biotechnologies Files First Warning System™ With the FDA
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro: Vytorin and Zetia Makers Settle Class-Action Suit With Proposed $41.5 Million
Medifacts International, Inc. - Medifacts International and Suzuken Announce Successful Completion of a Japanese Study Utilizing WebHeart®
Mesynthes Ltd. - Mesynthes Seeks U.S. FDA Clearance for First Product Employing Proprietary Endoform™ Extracellular Matrix Technology
Midwest Medical Aesthetics - Midwest Medical Aesthetics Helps Defy Nature and Wrinkles with Artefill
NeuroLogica Corp. - NeuroLogica Corporation Receives Approval Registration To Market its CereTom Portable CT Scanner throughout Brazil
NewCardio, Inc. - NewCardio Announces Master Services Agreement With Dedicated Phase I
Nucryst Pharmaceuticals Corp. - NUCRYST announces 2009 second quarter financial results
Orthovita, Inc. - Orthovita Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results
OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New Data from Phase III SATURN Study Showed Tarceva Extended Survival in Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer When Used Immediately after Initial Chemotherapy
Pain Management - Nanotechnology Transforms Pain Relief
Pandemics - Sanofi Pasteur Submits Supplemental Application for A(H1N1) Pandemic Vaccine to U.S. FDA
Perrigo Company - Perrigo Announces FDA Approval for Generic Version of NASACORT(R) AQ
Pharmaceuticals - Cadence Pharmaceuticals Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
Pharmaceuticals - NovaBay(R) Pharmaceuticals Names Roy J. Wu as Senior Vice President for Business Development
Pharmaceuticals - Purdue Pharmaceutical Products L.P. and Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Sign Exclusive Agreement to Commercialize Intermezzo(R) in the United States
Pharmaceuticals - QRxPharma Initiates Comparative Phase 2 Proof-of-Concept Study for MoxDuo IV Pain Therapy
Pharmaceuticals - URL Pharma Acquires PharmPro Manufacturing Facility and Equipment
Pharmaceuticals - Watson Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval for Generic Toprol XL(R) 25 MG and 50 MG
Pneumococcal Disease - Israel Adds Wyeth's 7-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV7) to their National Immunisation Programme
Precision Dynamics-TimeMed - America's Leading Hospitals Use Precision Dynamics-TimeMed Products to Improve Patient ID and Safety
ProChon Biotech, Ltd. - ProChon Biotech Selects Averion International for the BioCart™ Cartilage Regeneration System Study
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - New Delivery System for RELISTOR in Pre-Filled Syringes Submitted for U.S. and European Marketing Approval
Prostate Cancer - Ferring Pharmaceuticals Announces Trade Name FIRMAGON(R) (degarelix for injection) for Advanced Prostate Cancer Treatment
RCA Research - RCA Research Announces Acquisition
Regulatory Actions - Exciton Technologies receives FDA approval to market exSALT(TM)
Regulatory Actions - FDA Approves Sculptra®Aesthetic, a Facial Injectable for Correction of Nasolabial Folds and other Facial Wrinkles
Regulatory Actions - FDA extends review of Pennsaid(R) diclofenac sodium topical solution
Regulatory Actions - Savient Pharmaceuticals Receives Complete Response Letter from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for KRYSTEXXA(TM)
Repros Therapeutics Inc. - Repros Therapeutics Inc. Suspends Dosing of Proellex® and Provides Update on Financial Status
Research and Markets - The Grey House Homeland Security Directory - Access Thousands of Contacts and Resources for Homeland Security
Research and Markets Ltd. - An In-Depth Report on Canada's Medical Device Market
Respiratory Therapy - Covidien Receives FDA Clearance for its Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator System with New Automatic Leak Adjustments Software Option
Sadove Cosmetic Surgery - North Florida Sculptra Expert, Richard Sadove MD, Comments on FDA Approval
Schizophrenia - FDA Approves INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) for the Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia - INVEGA(R) Approved as the First and Only Treatment for Schizoaffective Disorder
SmallCapVoice.com - A New Audio Interview with Carrie Snyder, Independent Analyst Covering BioElectronics Corp., is now at SmallCapVoice.com
SS Choice, Llc - Electronic Cigarette Company eCigarettesChoice.com Claims FDA Study Proves E-Cigarettes Are Safer Than Tobacco Cigarettes
The Chao Center - Lilly, Chao Center, PDA Partner With Russian Officials to Improve Quality of Global Drug Manufacturing, Distribution
Thromboembolism - Data Show ATryn® Effectively Prevents Serious Blood Clots in Patients with Hereditary Antithrombin Deficiency
Thrombosis - Effient(TM) is Now Available in Pharmacies
Thrombosis - New Catheter Mimics Nature
Tissue Engineering - Kensey Nash Announces Agreement to Acquire Rights to OsseoFit Product
Titan Spine, LLC - Titan Spine's Interbody Device Participates in the Fusion Process
US Pharmacopeia - Patient safety advanced by revised heparin standards
Validation and Compliance Institute, Llc - Validation & Compliance Institute, LLC, to Provide Medical Device Regulatory Training for the University of Michigan's Medical Innovation Center
Vertigo - Florida clinic adds new leading technology to help dizzy patients
XDx, Inc. - XDx Completes $14.4 Million Series G Financing
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.