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Table of Contents . . . October 11th, 2009
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JAMA and Archives Journals - Nationwide study examines youth access to indoor tanning
Analgesics - King Announces Commercial Availability of EMBEDA(TM)
BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - BioSante Pharmaceuticals and Cell Genesys Announce Final Exchange Ratio for Merger
Bioterrorism - FY 2010 Federal Biodefense Spending
Enzyme Research - Research from University of Cincinnati in the area of enzyme research described
Hepatitis C Virus - New hepatitis C virus research from University of Pennsylvania outlined
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Study Published in the Lancet Showed Significant Survival Benefit for Patients Facing Deadly Form of Lung Cancer
Protalix Biotherapeutics, Inc. - Protalix Reports Preclinical Data on Anti-TNF Follow-on Biologic Arthritis Drug
Albuminuria - Studies from University of Pecs, Medical Department add new findings in the area of albuminuria
Anesthesia - Data from R.K. Mackenzie and colleagues advance knowledge in anesthesia
Anthrax - Researchers from National Institutes of Health describe findings in anthrax
Enzyme Research - Study data from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey update understanding of enzyme research
Escherichia Coli - Data from University of California provide new insights into Escherichia coli
Escherichia Coli - New data from University of Guelph illuminate research in Escherichia coli
Escherichia Coli - Report summarizes Escherichia coli study findings from Pennsylvania State University
Escherichia Coli - Researchers from Colorado State University provide details of new studies and findings in the area of Escherichia coli
Hantavirus - Researchers from Colorado State University publish findings in hantavirus
Hemorrhagic Fever - Studies from M. Nakauchi and colleagues yield new information about hemorrhagic fever
Legionnaire Disease - Findings from Yale University in legionnaire disease reported
Life Sciences - Research from Mayo Clinic broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by N. Timmins and co-authors
Life Sciences - Research reports from S.N. Emadi and co-authors provide new insights into life sciences
Malaria - Research from University of Minnesota, Medical Department in the area of malaria published
Surgery - Research from Z.N. Cooper and co-researchers yields new findings on surgery
Tropical Disease - Research reports on tropical disease from C.M. Morel and colleagues provide new insights
Anthrax Vaccines - Researchers from Huazhong Agricultural University describe findings in anthrax vaccines
Carcinoma Animal Studies - Findings from National Institute of Health Science, Division of Pathology in carcinoma animal studies reported
Enzyme Research - New data from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease illuminate research in enzyme research
Escherichia Coli Genetics - Study findings from M. Lenahan et al broaden understanding of Escherichia coli genetics
Life Sciences - Researchers at Aichi Prefectural Institute of Public Health target life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from University of Toronto describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from Institute Pasteur update current data on life sciences
Plague Immunology - Findings from Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology advance knowledge in plague immunology
Plague Vaccines - Researchers from Trudeau Institute publish findings in plague vaccines
Therapy - Study findings on therapy are outlined in reports from Research Center, Department of Agriculture
Vaccines - Research from Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology yields new findings on vaccines
Ventricular Assist Devices - Studies from Nihon University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery have provided new data on ventricular assist devices
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. - Advanced Cell Completing Pre-Clinical Activities in Preparation for IND Filing
Allergies - Quest Diagnostics Empowers the Nation's Physicians to Immediately Embrace ePrescribing
Alzheimer Disease - New Survey Finds Alzheimer's Disease a 'National Priority,' with Voter Support Across Party Lines for Congressional Action and Faster FDA Review of New Therapies
American Legacy Foundation - American Legacy Foundation Calls on Food and Drug Administration to Ban All Tobacco Product Flavorings - Including Menthol
American Physiological Society - Endothelin drugs benefit those with pulmonary hypertension
Aurora Capital Group - Aurora Capital to Acquire Porex Corporation, Leader in Porous Plastic Materials Science
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc. - BioDelivery Sciences to Present at the 2009 Maxim Group Growth Conference
Bioengineering - Oxygen Biotherapeutics, Inc. Receives Phase II Trial Approval in Israel
Biopharmaceuticals - DOR BioPharma Announces $9.4 Million NIH Grant Award to Develop Thermostable and Rapidly Acting Vaccines
Biopharmaceuticals - PAREXEL Consulting Releases New Study Data on Drug Development Timelines in Safety First Era
Bone Research - Osseon Receives CE Mark
BSD Medical Corp. - BSD Medical Corporation Reports FDA Review of BSD-2000 Hyperthermia System Continues
Celsion Corporation - Data Safety Monitoring Board Recommends Continuation of Celsion's Phase III ThermoDox(R) Study for Primary Liver Cancer
Clinical Trial Research - CEL-SCI Hires Clinical Research Organization for Clinical Study With Hospitalized H1N1-Infected Patients
CombinatoRx, Incorporated - CombinatoRx and Neuromed Announce Posting of Briefing Documents for FDA Advisory Committee
CombinatoRx, Incorporated - CombinatoRx Stock Trading Halted Today; FDA Advisory Committees Meet to Discuss Exalgo
Conceptus, Inc. - Conceptus Inc., Developer of the Essure Procedure, Recognizes World Contraception Day and Celebrates Continued Leadership
Enzo Biochem, Inc. - Enzo Biochem and National Institutes of Health to Cooperate in Development of Enzo's Novel Therapeutic Candidate for Treatment of Autoimmune Uveitis
Flu Vaccines - Simcere Pharmaceutical Group Invested Company Obtains Production License for H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Health Discovery Corporation - Former Deputy FDA Commissioner John Norris Appointed Chief Operating Officer at Health Discovery Corporation
Hematology - FDA Clears Sysmex XE-2100D Hematology Analyzer for Blood Processing Center Quality Control Release Testing
Hib Disease - U.s. Food and Drug Administration Approves Vaccine To Protect Children From Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (hib) Disease
HIV/AIDS - Abbott Receives FDA Approval for First Fully Automated Blood Screening Test for HIV-1/HIV-2
HIV/AIDS - FDA Approves Donor Screening Test for Antibodies to HIV
HIV/AIDS - HIV Vaccine Study First to Show Some Effectiveness in Preventing HIV
Hormones - PROLOR Biotech Announces Initiation of Phase I Clinical Trial for its Long-Acting Growth Hormone
Impax Laboratories, Inc. - Impax Laboratories Confirms Patent Challenge Relating to ORACEA(R) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40mg
InfraReDx, Inc. - Novel Information about Vulnerable Coronary Artery Plaque to be Presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2009
Lundbeck Inc. - Sabril(R) Now Available in U.S. for Patients with Two Difficult-to-Treat Epilepsies
Lupus - The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. Asks Supporters to Band Together for Lupus(SM)
Maquet Cardiovascular - MAQUET Cardiovascular Receives FDA Clearance for MEGA(TM), the World's First 8Fr. 50cc Intra-Aortic Balloon Catheter
Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company - FDA Grants Priority Review Status to Supplement Containing Long-Term Survival Data for VELCADE(R) bortezomib for Injection
Mintel - Stevia market to break $100 million this year
Monoclonal Antibodies - Morphotek(R), Inc. Awarded Funding to Develop Therapeutic Antibodies Against Potential Biowarfare Toxins
National Pasteurized Eggs - National Pasteurized Eggs Expands Product Offering; Launches Food Industry's First Cage-Free Pasteurized Shell Egg To Protect Millions From Salmonella Poisoning
New England IRB - New England IRB Announces Results of FDA Audit
NiTi Surgical Solutions - NiTi Surgical Solutions Announces Issuance of Patents in China and Japan; Further Strengthens Global Positioning
Nukepills.com - Face Masks Fly Off Shelves in Preparation for Flu Season
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. - I-Therapeutix, Inc. Announces Company Name Change
Oncology - Selexis and Neogenix Oncology Announce Agreement on Antibody Project
Pediatrics - Candy and Fruit Flavored Cigarettes Now Illegal in United States; Step is First Under New Tobacco Law
Pharmaceuticals - Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd. Announces Resignation of Georges Ugeux from Board of Directors
Pharmaceuticals - KV Pharmaceutical Divests ANDA for Generic Version of Duac(R)
Pharmaceuticals - Octapharma Aims to Expand U.S. Immune Globulin Therapy Portfolio
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc. - Quick-Med Technologies Announces the Development of Stay Fresh(TM) Textiles Technology
Quidel Corporation - Quidel Issues Clarification Regarding Special 510k Clearance to Add 2009 H1N1 Influenza a Virus Reactivity Information to the QuickVue Influenza A+B Test Package Insert
Regulatory Actions - FDA: Philips Lifeline Issues Safety Alert for Lifeline Pendant Personal Help Buttons
Regulatory Actions - Valeant Provides Update on Retigabine
Stem Cell Research - Neuralstem Receives FDA Approval to Commence First ALS Stem Cell Trial
Surgical Technologies - MedShape Solutions, Inc. Announces First FDA-cleared Shape Memory PEEK Device; Closing of $10M Equity Offering
TRIA Beauty - TRIA Beauty Expands Distribution Into Neiman Marcus
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma
U.S. Food and Drug Administration - FDA: Institute of Medicine to Study Premarket Clearance Process for Medical Devices
United BioSource Corporation UBC - United BioSource Consolidates Leadership in Pharmaceutical Risk Management
VaxGen, Inc. - VaxGen Congratulates HIV Prime-Boost Vaccine Study Collaborators and Clarifies Commercial Rights
Women's Health - Makers of Trojan(R) Brand Condoms Introduce Trojan 2GO(R), a Unique, Portable, Protective and Discreet Packaging for Condoms
Zogenix, Inc. - Zogenix Closes $51 million in Series B Preferred Stock Financing and Prepares for January 2010 Launch of Sumavel DosePro
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