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Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . May 8th, 2008
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Adverse Drug Reactions - Herbalife Responds to Spain's Ministry of Health Alert
Ascendant Solutions, Inc. - Ascendant Solutions Announces the Sale of Medicine Man Pharmacies
BioDefense Corporation - Boston-Based BioDefense Corp. Announces New UK Partnership to Expand Markets for Biohazard Protection
Biologics - Insmed to Present at CBI Follow-On Biologics Conference
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc. - BioMed Realty Trust Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option for Common Stock
bioMETRX Inc. - bioMETRX, Inc. Initiates Integration of Personnel and Assets of Sequiam Corp.
Biotech Business - Biotechnology Sector Remains a Key Focus in South Korea's Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Market
Biotechnology - Representative Inslee Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
Biotechnology Business - Cephalon Notified of Generic Fentanyl Buccal Tablet Filing
Biotechnology Business - Genentech Announces Decision in Contract Dispute
Biotechnology Business - KCI Commences Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of LifeCell Corporation for $51.00 per Share in Cash
Biotechnology Business - Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces 21 Days Remaining to Move to Be a Lead Plaintiff in the Shareholder Lawsuit Against Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Says Senator Allen's Proposed Changes to Insurance Reform Bills Are 'Compassionate and Responsible'
California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee - CNA/NNOC Statement on Restraining Order Against SEIU: Threats, Harassment and Stalking of RNs Remain Out of Bounds
Caliper Life Sciences, Inc. - Caliper Life Sciences Reports West Coast Consolidation of Operations
Cancer - Doctors Buying Illegally Imported Cancer Drugs, Whistleblower Lawsuit Says, Putting Patients at Risk
Cancer - US Oncology Welcomes New Director of Federal Government Relations
Celera - Celera Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
Chadbourne & Parke - Chadbourne Launches Nanotechnologies Practice, Drawing on Firm's 'Critical Mass' of Legal Expertise
Cyberonics, Inc. - Cyberonics Announces Settlement of Convertible Note Litigation
Cystic Fibrosis - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Lauds Congress for Passage of Small Business Innovation Research Program
DNA Research - Give Mom a Piece of Her Own History for Mother's Day
Drug Development - Perrigo Confirms Patent Challenge of Monistat(R) 1 Combination Pack
Family Research Council - FRC to Host Lecture on Health Care Reform and Religious Liberties
Flamm Obstetrics & Gynecology - Court Vindicates Doctor Who Questioned Fertility Study, Throws Out Kwang Yul Cha's Defamation Lawsuit Against Bruce Flamm
Global DataGuard, Inc. - Global DataGuard Ensures HIPAA Compliance for Electronic Protected Health Information
Healthcare Distribution Management Association - HDMA Applauds Congressmen Buyer (R-IN) and Matheson (D-UT) for Introducing Uniform Federal Pedigree Requirements to Further Enhance Patient Safety, Supply Chain Security
Hercules Technology Growth Capital, Inc. - Hercules Technology Expects Realized Gain from the Announced Acquisition of Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by GlaxoSmithKline
HIV/AIDS - Government and Corporate Support Together Help Africans Battling Malaria, AIDS
HIV/AIDS - Number of HIV-Positive State and Federal Inmates Continues to Decline
Home Safety Council - President Signs Elder Falls Bill Into Law
ID Experts - ID Experts' Five Steps to Prevent Medical ID Theft
Illumina, Inc. - Illumina Reports Financial Results for First Quarter 2008
ImaRx Therapeutics, Inc. - ImaRx Therapeutics Satisfies Abbott Note Obligation Associated With the Acquisition of Urokinase
Mark Werksman - Case Dropped Against Healthcare Worker Who Was Arrested While Providing Care to an Elderly, Disabled Man in Los Angeles Home
Medical Device Manufacturers Association - Key Industry and Government Officials to Address Medical Technology Executives
Medicare and Medicaid - American Legacy Foundation Steps Forward to Fight For, Safeguard Ohio's Tobacco Settlement Dollars
Medicare and Medicaid - Miami Jury Convicts Pharmacy Owner of Medicare Fraud
Medicare and Medicaid - Savannah's Memorial Health University Medical Center to Pay U.S. $5.08 Million to Resolve Fraud Allegations
Medicare and Medicaid - Taxpayer Group Offers Blueprint for Beating Medicare's Bankruptcy
Medicare and Medicaid - Video: Antifraud Compliance Getting More Complex for Hospitals
National Council on Disability - National Council on Disability Recommends Improving Federal Data Describing the Status of Americans with Disabilities
Patents - Nucleonics Says USPTO Rejects All Claims for Fourth Time in Re-Exam of Benitec's Patent
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association - PCMA: Court of Appeals Upholds Challenge to D.C.'s PBM Fiduciary-Disclosure Law
QuadraMed Corporation - QuadraMed to Showcase AcuityPlus and QCPR Solutions at American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Annual Meeting
Rabies - Leading Overseas Scientists Establish High-Tech Bio-Pharmaceutical Enterprise in Changzhou
Research and Markets - Kuwait's Pharmaceutical Market to Reach a Value of Us$550.6mn by 2012
Research and Markets Ltd. - Research and Markets: Oman's Drug Market Is Expected to Grow Strongly Over the Forecast Period (2008-2012) to Reach a Value of US$181.7mn by 2012
Service Employees International Union - Court Throws Out Restraining Order Against SEIU
Service Employees International Union - SEIU Seeks Damages for CNA's Effort to Silence Workers, Suppress Criticism of Anti-Union Tactics
Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace - Boeing Shifting Cost of Health Care Onto Workers' Families, SPEEA Announces
The American College of Medical Genetics - American College of Medical Genetics Applauds the Passage of the Genetic Information and Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 (GINA)
The Coalition for 21st Century Medicine - Coalition for 21st Century Medicine Congratulates U.S. Senate on Passage of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
The Quigley Corporation - The Quigley Corporation Reports First Quarter 2008 Results - Increases Investment in Pharmaceutical R&D Future
Tourette Syndrome - Tourette Syndrome Association Applauds the Passage of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
U.S. Agency for International Development - Prosecutors' Dismal Record Showing Improvement in Guatemala
Watson Wyatt Worldwide - Most Companies Oppose Single-Payer Health Care System, State Coverage Mandates
Wellness - Walgreens Announces Successful Completion of Tender Offer for I-trax, Inc.
Williams Kastner - Seattle-Based Law Firm Williams Kastner Receives Significant Defense Verdict in Trade Secret Business Litigation Case
Wyeth - Wyeth Reports Earnings Results for the 2008 First Quarter
Addiction Medicine - Data on addiction medicine reported by D.A. Baltieri and co-researchers
Adverse Drug Reactions - Antipodean Pharmaceuticals Announces Results of Phase 2 Study of Lead Compound MitoQ(R)
Adverse Drug Reactions - Reports summarize adverse drug reactions study results from University of Leuven
Adverse Drug Reactions - Researchers from Uppsala University detail findings in adverse drug reactions
Allergies - Inspire to Discontinue Development of Epinastine Nasal Spray
Allergies Immunotherapy - Researchers at Nova Southeastern University, College of Medicine release new data on allergies immunotherapy
Allergy Medicine - Study results from J.J. Korelitz and colleagues broaden understanding of allergy medicine
Angiogenesis - New angiogenesis research from Democritus University discussed
Angiology - Researchers at University of Turin target angiology
Angiology - Study findings on angiology are outlined in reports from D. Demetriades and colleagues
Anthrax - Elusys' Anthim(TM) Dramatically Improves Survival of Animals Treated After Active Anthrax Infection
Antibiotics - New findings from P.M. Latthe and co-authors describe advances in antibiotics
Antisocial Behavior - Studies from State University of New York further understanding of antisocial behavior
Apoptosis - Study findings from University of Dusseldorf provide new insights into apoptosis
Arthritis - Study Shows Increased Out-of-Pocket Expenses May Negatively Influence Initiation of TNF Blocker Therapy
Arthritis - Trubion Announces Initiation of Phase 1 Study of SBI-087 for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Asthma - Data on asthma described by N.E. Alexis et al
Bacteriology - New bacteriology findings from Oregon State University described
Behavior - Studies from C.M. Jostad and co-researchers yield new data on behavior
Best Practices, Llc - Pharma Manufacturing Quality: Optimizing Processes for FDA Compliance
BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. - BioMimetic Therapeutics Receives Written Communication from FDA Confirming Status of Ongoing Pivotal Trial for GEM OS1
Biopsy - Research from University of Sao Paulo provides new data on biopsy
BioReliance Corporation - John L. Kolman, PhD, Joins BioReliance Corporation As Senior Director, Research and Development
Biotechnology - Investigators at University of Windsor publish new data on biotechnology
Biotechnology Business - Applied Biosystems Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results
Biotechnology Business - Cerus Receives Label Expansion on CE Marks for Use of INTERCEPT Blood System
Biotechnology Business - Genzyme Provides Update on Myozyme(R) Manufacturing
Biotechnology Business - InterMune Announces Progress on Pirfenidone in IPF
Bioterrorism - Aethlon Medical to Pursue U.S. Government Biodefense Contract
Bladder Cancer - Lorus initiates development program exploring novel route of administration for LOR-2040
Bladder Cancer - Scientists at Cairo University target bladder cancer
Blood Banking - University of Manchester, NHS Foundation Trust details research in blood banking
Bone and Joint Surgery - Data on bone and joint surgery detailed by M.O. Barrett and co-authors
Bone Research - New bone research from Clemson University described
Breast Cancer - ImClone Announces Agreement with FDA on Special Protocol Assessment for Phase III Study of IMC-1121B in Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - Investigators at Dokkyo Medical University, Department of Surgery zero in on breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Recent findings from T. Shien and co-authors highlight research in breast cancer
Cancer - European Hospital, Department of Medical Oncology details research in cancer
Cancer - Studies from Tokai University, Medical Department add new findings in the area of cancer
Cancer Therapy - Researchers from German Cancer Research Center detail new studies and findings in the area of cancer therapy
Cancer Vaccines - Advaxis' Listeria Monocytogenes-Based Vaccine Garners National Media Attention
Cardiology - New cardiology data have been reported by researchers at University College
Cardiology - New cardiology data have been reported by researchers at University of Saskatchewan
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia - Researchers at University of Chicago target chronic myeloid leukemia
Circulation Research - New circulation research study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Rostock
Clinical Periodontology - New clinical periodontology research from G. Petersilka and co-researchers described
Clinical Trial Research - ESBATech's Lead Antibody Fragment Enters Clinical Development for Ophthalmic Indications
Coagulation - Nostrum Announces the Successful Completion of Early Proof-of-Concept Study for its Novel Clot Busting Therapeutic Protein
Coagulation - Recent findings in coagulation described by I. Pabinger and colleagues
Colon Cancer - American Cancer Society report details cancer prevention efforts
Colon Cancer Therapy - Research reports from RIKILT Institute of Food Safety provide new insights into colon cancer therapy
Combination Therapy - Research on combination therapy discussed by J.M. Neutel and co-researchers
Creating Powerfully Life Coaching - Is Stress Responsible for Nation's Ills? Simple Techniques May Provide Solution
Cushing Syndrome - Research reports on Cushing syndrome from Mayo Clinic, Medical Department provide new insights
Decision Resources - Concern From Doctors Regarding the Cardiovascular Safety of GlaxoSmithKline's Avandia Increases Nine-Fold Following Publication of Meta-Analysis
Decision Resources - Current and Emerging Insomnia Drugs Have Minimal Advantages Over Sanofi-Aventis's Ambien in Causing the Onset of Sleep
Dentistry - Research results from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey update understanding of dentistry
Desert Radiologists - Desert Radiologists Sets Safe Practice Standards
Diagnostic Imaging - Self-referring physicians behind increase in diagnostic imaging
Dialysis - New dialysis study findings have been reported from I.P. Tzanakis et al
Diaphragmatic Hernia - New diaphragmatic hernia research from University Hospital described
DNA Research - Fraud attempt in a paternity test modifies action protocol in DNA tests
Drug Development - Archemix' ARC1779 Granted Orphan Designation for the Treatment of TTP, a Life-Threatening Blood Disorder
Drug Development - Studies conducted at University of Newcastle on drug development recently published
Drug Resistance - Data on drug resistance reported by I.B. Sorokulova and co-researchers
Drug Safety - OVATION Appoints Samuel Yonren, M.D. (MRCP) as Vice President, Patient Safety
DuPont - DuPont Reports First Quarter Earnings Growth of Over 20 Percent
eFoodSafety.com, Inc. - eFoodSafety's Cinnechol(TM) Positioned to Make In-Roads in Cholesterol Market
Endoscopy - Study finds that competency in colonoscopy requires experience with 150 cases or more
Environmental Health - CHS Receives Prestigious OSHA Award for Environmental, Health & Safety Services at Kennedy Space Center
Enzyme Research - New enzyme research from Scripps Research Institute outlined
Epilepsy Therapy - New epilepsy therapy findings from Harvard University, Research Center published
Ethnography - Studies conducted at University of Exeter on ethnography recently published
Europace - Studies from Medical Academy provide new data on europace
Food Poisoning - Iowa State University researcher looks to use nanoparticles for food safety
Gene Therapy - Findings from L. Marrot and co-researchers advance knowledge in gene therapy
Gene Therapy - Researchers from Yonsei University report details of new studies and findings in the area of gene therapy
Genetics & Genomics - Geneuity Forms in Response to Surge in Clinical Trials
Goiter - Data on goiter described by G.J. Pazfilho et al
Grocery Manufacturers Association - Grocery Manufacturers Association Releases Science Policy Paper on Bisphenol A
Gynecology - Understand What Drives Surgeon Preferences in Obstetrics and Gynecology Products
Headache and Migraine - Reports by T.D. Azzopardi and co-researchers describe recent advances in headache and migraine
Health and Society - Studies from Texas Christian University describe new findings in health and society
Health Policy - Research from City University of New York has provided new data on health policy
Health Resources and Services Administration - HHS Extends Comment Period on Proposed MUP/HPSA Rule
Healthcare Management - Research from University of South Carolina broadens understanding of healthcare management
Heart Attack - Amkor Pharma, Inc. Completes All Clinical Activities for Its Phase I Study of Neu2000KL for Treatment of Acute Brain Injury
Heart Bypass Surgery - Researchers at Wayne State University have published new data on heart bypass surgery
Heart Disease - Drug-releasing stent shows promise for improving outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease
Heart Disease - High-Dose Lipitor Reduced the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Heart Failure - Report summarizes heart failure study findings from National Taiwan University
Heart Failure - Research on heart failure described by scientists at University of Alabama
Hematologic Disease - New hematologic disease research from University of Texas described
Hepatitis B Virus - European Commission Approves Viread(R) for Chronic Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Virus - Gilead Announces 72-Week Data From Two Pivotal Phase III Studies Evaluating Viread(R) for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Virus - Researchers at GlaxoSmithKline target hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis C Virus - Pharmasset Adds Two Cohorts to R7128 Hepatitis C Study
Hepatitis C Virus - Romark Announces Presentation of New Data for Nitazoxanide in Chronic Hepatitis C at EASL 2008
Hepatitis C Virus - Telaprevir-Based PROVE Studies Show Significantly Higher SVR Rates in Treatment-Naive Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Patients in Half the Time of Current Treatments
Hepatocellular Cancer - Researchers from University of Athens describe findings in hepatocellular cancer
Hepatocellular Cancer Therapy - New hepatocellular cancer therapy study findings recently were published by researchers at Martin-Luther University, Department of Medicine
HIV/AIDS - Reports outline HIV/AIDS research from University of Maryland
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection - Scientists test device to track medication adherence in patients with HIV/AIDS
Holmium Lasers - Investigators at University of Arkansas zero in on holmium lasers
Homeland Security - Studies conducted at T.E. Baldwin et al on homeland security recently published
Homeopathy - Examine the Alternative Healthcare Market
Human Resources - New human resources study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Notre Dame
Hypertension - Reports outline hypertension study findings from P.B. Smith and colleagues
Hypertension - Research conducted at R.S. Harshman and co-authors has provided new information about hypertension
Hypertension - Research results from D.K. Benjamin and colleagues update understanding of hypertension
Hypoglycemia - New hypoglycemia study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Catania
Hypotension Therapy - Studies conducted at Imperial College London, Faculty of Medicine on hypotension therapy recently published
Immunotherapy - Research from O. Pfaar and co-researchers in the area of immunotherapy described
Injury Infection and Critical Care - New injury infection and critical care study findings have been reported by scientists at University of Washington, Medical Department
Injury Infection and Critical Care - Study data from University of Alabama update understanding of injury infection and critical care
Insulin Resistance - Research findings from P.E. Wischmeyer et al update understanding of insulin resistance
Interventional Radiology - Findings in interventional radiology reported from T.G. Vanha and co-researchers
Kaiser Permanente - Physicians and Staff Lose a Ton of Weight for Earth Day
Kalorama Information - Huge Potential in Biosimilars if Generic Providers Overcome Regulatory Hurdles
Kidney Disease - Genzyme Reports Strong First-Quarter Growth
Life Sciences - Data from National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology advance knowledge in life sciences
Life Sciences - Data on life sciences described by researchers at University of Tehran, Tehran Heart Center
Life Sciences - Findings from University of Colorado, National Jewish Medical and Research Center in life sciences reported
Life Sciences - Investigators at University of Moncton, Department of Biology publish new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - New findings from A. Klement and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described
Life Sciences - New findings from M.R. Chassin and co-authors in the area of life sciences published
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings have been reported by researchers at University of Berlin
Life Sciences - New life sciences study findings recently were published by researchers at Federal University
Life Sciences - New life sciences study results reported from B. Deffains et al
Life Sciences - Research conducted at Vestfold University College has updated our knowledge about life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Ching-Yun University has provided new data on life sciences
Life Sciences - Research from Harvard University broadens understanding of life sciences
Life Sciences - Research on life sciences detailed by W. Genieys and co-authors
Life Sciences - Research reports from Vanderbilt University provide new insights into life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Boston College describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Researchers from Eastern Virginia Medical School describe findings in life sciences
Life Sciences - Scientists at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company detail research in life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies from University Autonoma of Barcelona, Department of Chemical Engineering add new findings in the area of life sciences
Life Sciences - Studies in the area of life sciences in children reported from George Institute for International Health
Liver Cancer - Liver Phase I Abstract to Be Presented At WCIO 2008 & Best of ASCO (R)
Liver Disease - Study data from University of London, Medical Department provide new insights into liver disease
Lymphadenectomy - Research from Mayo Clinic yields new findings on lymphadenectomy
Macular Degeneration - PhiloGene Inc. Announces Revolutionary Advances in the Treatment of Cancer and Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration - Research in the area of macular degeneration reported from University of Zurich
Managed Care - Research from R. Mcmahan and co-researchers yields new findings on managed care
Marketing and Licensing Agreements - Competing San Francisco Bay Area Hospitals Demonstrate That Collaborative Efforts Contribute to Reduced Hospital Errors and Saved Lives
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT-led teams unravel heparin death mystery
Medical Imaging - Study data from University of Texas update understanding of medical imaging
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Commends Illinois U.S. Reps for Voting to Protect People in Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Thanks California's Representatives for Supporting Bill to Protect People in Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Thanks Maryland's Representatives for Supporting Bill to Protect People in Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Thanks New York's Representatives for Supporting Bill to Protect People in Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - AARP Thanks Pennsylvania Representatives for Supporting Bill to Protect People in Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid - Medicare Part D beneficiaries may pay a price for poor knowledge of their Part D benefits
Medicare and Medicaid - New medicare and medicaid study findings have been published by D.D. French and colleagues
Merck & Co., Inc. - Two Merck Medicines Recommended for Approval in the European Union
Microbiology - Scientists at University of Zurich detail research in microbiology
Military Medicine - Researchers at Harvard University publish new data on military medicine
Monoclonal Antibodies - Reports summarize monoclonal antibodies research from H. Quirozmercado and co-authors
Muscular Dystrophy - PTC Therapeutics Announces Initiation of Phase 2b Registration-Directed Clinical Trial of PTC124 in Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis - New findings from R. Durieux and co-authors describe advances in myasthenia gravis
Myeloma Therapy - Research findings from Erasmus Medical Center, Department of Hematology update understanding of myeloma therapy
Myomectomy - Findings from La Sapienza University advance knowledge in myomectomy
National Court Reporters Association - NCRA Urges Congressman David Wu to Approve in Conference the Higher Education Reauthorization Bill Providing Closed Captioning for 30 Million Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Americans
National Court Reporters Association - NCRA Urges U.S. Reps. Danny Davis and Judy Biggert to Approve in Conference the Higher Education Reauthorization Bill Providing Closed Captioning for 30 Million Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Americans
Necrotizing Fasciitis - Actress Continues Fight Against Hospital Errors & Rise in MRSA Cases
Nephros, Inc. - Nephros Strengthens Commercialization Team with Addition of Marketing Executive
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Genentech Provides Update on ''AVAiL'' Phase III Study of Avastin Plus Chemotherapy in First-Line, Advanced, Non-Squamous, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Studies from B. Kim et al provide new data on non-small cell lung cancer
NuGEN Technologies, Inc. - NuGEN Awarded ISO 13485:2003 Medical Devices Certification
Nventa Biopharmaceuticals Corporation - Nventa Completes Safety Evaluation on Final Cohort in HspE7 Phase 1 Cervical Dysplasia Trial
Obesity and Diabetes - Orexigen(R) Therapeutics Announces Completion of Enrollment in Second of Four Phase III Clinical Trials for Contrave(R)
OptumHealth - OptumHealth's Treatment Decision Support Honored in URAC's Best Practices in Consumer Empowerment and Protection Awards
Organ Donation - New findings from F. Vangelder and co-authors describe advances in organ donation
Osteoarthritis Therapy - Reports outline osteoarthritis therapy research from University of Texas
Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology - Research on otology, rhinology and laryngology discussed by scientists at University of Navarra
Pancreatic Cancer - Abraxis BioScience Reports Promising Clinical Data in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Using a Combination of nab-Paclitaxel (ABRAXANE(R)) and Gemcitabine (Gemzar(R))
Pancreatic Cancer - Interim Analysis of Phase I/II Study of Rexin-G Confirms Efficacy With No Dose Limiting Toxicity in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Pathology - IMPAC Medical Systems Announces 2008 Laboratory Professionals of the Year
Pediatrics - ESA LeadCare(R) System Used to Identify Salvadoran Children with Lead Poisoning
Peptide Synthesis - Bioscience Pioneer Leonard G. Contillo to Speak at the 2008 International Microwaves in Chemistry Conference
Perfusion - NeuroLogica Corp. Acquires DDP's Xenon CT Perfusion Technology
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma - Allos Therapeutics Completes Patient Enrollment in Pivotal Phase 2 PROPEL Trial of PDX in Patients with Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma
Pneumocystis - Data from S. Schmoldt and colleagues advance knowledge in pneumocystis
Pneumonia Therapy - New pneumonia therapy study findings recently were reported by researchers at New University of Lisbon, Department of Medicine
Pre-Trials Research - New findings from Merck & Company, Inc. in the area of pre-trials research described
Preventable Disease - International health experts to enlist the public in war on African malaria
Proptosis - Research in the area of proptosis reported from M.R. Dubin and colleagues
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Surgery detail research in prostate cancer therapy
Psychosis - Research from D. Antaiotong and co-researchers provides new data on psychosis
Public Health - Data on public health published by M. Hassar and colleagues
Public Health - Findings from S. Binder and co-researchers advance knowledge in public health
Public Health - New public health study findings have been reported by M.H. Rodriguezlopez and colleagues
Public Health - Studies conducted at University of New South Wales on public health recently published
Public Health - Studies from University of Ottawa have provided new information about public health
Public Health - UNC-Chapel Hill, Hamner Institutes Announce Partnership to Accelerate Basic, Translational Research
Quality of Care - Researchers from University of Alberta report on findings in quality of care
Quality of Care - Researchers from University of Ottawa describe findings in quality of care
Regulatory Actions - Duska Therapeutics Plans 505(b)(2) NDA Filing Route for ATPace(TM)
Regulatory Actions - Health Canada Draft Assessment Supports Safety of Bisphenol A
Regulatory Actions - Nigeria Pharmaceutical Market Should Grow at around 5% Year-on-Year Reaching Us$369Mn by 2012
Rehabilitation Research - Data from Dalhousie University, Medical Department provide new insights into rehabilitation research
Rehabilitation Research - Data on rehabilitation research reported by researchers at University of Reims
Renal Cell Carcinoma - Pfizer Japan Receives Manufacturing and Marketing Authorization for SUTENT
Retinopathy of Prematurity - New research on retinopathy of prematurity from M.V. Parulekar and co-authors summarized
Salmonellosis - New research on salmonellosis from R.C. Yashroy and co-authors summarized
Sarcoma - Potential viral therapy weapon for difficult cancers is safe and effective in study
Schizophrenia - ARYx Therapeutics Enters Clinic with Novel Antipsychotic Drug for Patients with Schizophrenia
Sharp HealthCare - President Recognizes Sharp HealthCare With 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award at White House
Sickle Cell Anemia Therapy - Research on sickle cell anemia therapy described by scientists at University of North Carolina, Division of Hematology-Oncology
Sinusitis - Studies from D.E. Karageorgopoulos and co-researchers yield new data on sinusitis
Solid Cancer Therapy - New solid cancer therapy research reported from Royal Marsden Hospital
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Provides an Update on Ozarelix in BPH
Speech - Researchers at University of Illinois publish new data on speech
Spinal Cord Injury - Studies from Cairo University in the area of spinal cord injury described
Suicide - Investigators at University of Buenos Aires release new data on suicide
Surgery - Findings from I. Mosnier et al in surgery reported
Surgery - New findings in surgery described from Baskent University, Medical Department
Surgery - Researchers at University of British Columbia publish new data on surgery
Synthetic Turf Council - Experts Agree There is No Scientific Evidence of Health Risks in New Jersey Synthetic Turf Fields
The HealthCentral Network - FoodFit.com Founder and Former U.S. Undersecretary of Agriculture Ellen Haas Announces Top Healthy Food Blogs
The Leapfrog Group - The Leapfrog Group Releases 2008 Hospital Survey Offering Consumers Greater Assurance of Safety
The Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies - New Nanotech Products Hitting the Market at the Rate of 3-4 Per Week
Thoracic Surgery - Research results from Harvard University, Medical Department update knowledge of thoracic surgery
Thrombocytopenic Purpura - Ligand Initiates Phase II Trial with LGD-4665 in Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Thrombosis - Scientists at University of Munster release new data on thrombosis in children
Tissue Banking - University of Pittsburgh, Department of Biomedical Informatics reports research in tissue banking
Transcultural Nursing - Findings in transcultural nursing reported from Nagasaki University
Tuberculosis - Data from P.C.A.M. Buijtels and colleagues advance knowledge in tuberculosis
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 - EPA's Earth Day Challenge: Collect 1 Million Pills and 1 Million Pounds of E-Waste to Help Protect the Great Lakes
Urologix, Inc. - Urologix Reports Fiscal 2008 Third Quarter Results
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. - USANA Becomes Official Supplement Supplier of USA Bobsled Team Radcliff
Vaccine Safety - Sutter Pediatrician Addresses Importance of Childhood Immunizations
Versus Technology, Inc. - Versus Technology, Inc. Announces Collaboration with Cleveland Clinic to Create Clinical Patient Flow Model
Vocantas - Vocantas Inc. announces partnership with Communication Business Avenue Inc. of Japan
Warts Therapy - Reports outline warts therapy study findings from School of Public Health
Women's Health - Study findings on women's health are outlined in reports from M. Chungpark and colleagues
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals - More Clinical Data Required to Support European Approval of CAP Indication for TYGACIL
Yulex Corporation - FDA Clears First Medical Product Made From Yulex(R) Natural Rubber
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