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bioMerieux and GSK Sign Theranostics Agreement to Develop Predictive Test for Selecting Breast Cancer Treatmentemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
MARCY L'ETOILE, France, Nov. 17 (HSMN NewsFeed) -- bioMerieux has signed an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline to develop a predictive test to help clinicians select the most appropriate treatment for different segments of breast cancer patients. This test, ... Biopharmaceuticals, Diagnostics, OncologybioMerieux, GlaxoSmithKline, Theranostics, personalized medicine, breast cancer
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology, Inc. and Bonovo(R) Orthopedics, Inc. Establish Foothold in Fastest Growing Spine Market in the Worldemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Companies launch major product introduction for the 2009 Chinese Orthopaedic Association meeting in Xiamen. MARQUETTE, Mich., Nov. 17 (HSMN NewsFeed) -- Bonovo Orthopedics, Inc., a leading Chinese manufacturer and distributor of orthopedic products, h... Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, Regulatory, DistributionPioneer Surgical Technology, Bonovo Orthopedics
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

IDEV Technologies Names Christopher M. Owens President, Chief Executive Officeremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
William W. Burke Appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer HOUSTON, Nov. 17 (HSMN NewsFeed) -- IDEV Technologies, Incorporated (IDEV), an emerging leader in the development and marketing of minimally invasive medical technologies, to... Devices, Interventional, PersonnelIDEV Technologies
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Ellipse Technologies, Inc. Receives CE Mark Clearance for the MAGEC(TM) System for the treatment of Spinal Scoliosisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
MAGEC System Provides Non-Invasive Remote Control Spine Therapy IRVINE, Calif.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Ellipse Technologies, Inc. (“Ellipse”) announced today it has received CE Mark (Conformité Européenne) for its MAGEC(TM) Technology for the tr... Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, RegulatoryEllipse Technologies, MAGnetic Expansion Control, scoliosis
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

YM Biosciences Reports Cyt997 Oral Vascular Disrupting Agent Results Presented At AACR-NCI-EORTC Meetingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
MISSISSAUGA, ON, November 17, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - YM BioSciences Inc. , a life sciences product development company that identifies and advances a diverse portfolio of promising cancer-related products at various stages of development,...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

American Heart Association Late Breaking Clinical Trial Report: High Dose of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Effective in Heart Failure Patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Study highlights: -- Iron treatment with intravenous (I.V.) ferric carboxymaltose significantly improved symptoms, functional capacity and quality of life for Class II and III chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. -- This treatment worked equally...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Semafore Pharmaceuticals Announces Phase I Data Presentation Highlighting Novel PI3K Pathway Inhibitor at 51st ASH Annual Meetingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 16, 2009 - Researchers are scheduled to present Phase I data relating to Semafore Pharmaceuticals' lead product candidate, SF1126, as a treatment for patients with relapsed and refractory myeloma during the...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

BioSante Pharmaceuticals Comments on Boehringer Ingelheim Clinical Test Results in Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunctionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 16, 2009 - BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPAX), a specialty pharmaceutical company developing products for female sexual health, including LibiGel® for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Announces Additional Lomitapide (AEGR-733) Phase III Data Demonstrates Significant Lowering of LDL Cholesterol with Promising Safety Profileemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Results Will Be Presented Today At AHA Conference in Orlando, Florida   BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 16, 2009 - Aegerion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Pluristem Therapeutics Announces Three Month Follow-Up Data from the First Patient to Receive PLX-PADemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Data Suggests PLX-PAD is Safe, with Noted Improvement in Measured Efficacy Parameters   HAIFA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - Pluristem Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqCM:PSTI) (DAX:PJT) today announced that safety and potential efficacy...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Higher Dose of Merck's Cozaar (losartan potassium tablets) Significantly Reduced Deaths and Hospitalizations Due to Heart Failure In Investigational Studyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Results from HEAAL Study Presented as Late-Breaker at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2009   ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - In an investigational study, Merck's medicine COZAAR (losartan potassium tablets) 150 mg,...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

NeoPharm Presents the Phase I Data for Patients with Metastatic Solid Tumorsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
LAKE BLUFF, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - NeoPharm, Inc. (Other OTC: NEOL.PK) today announced the results of a Phase I clinical trial of Liposome Encapsulated Docetaxel (LE-DT) an active component of Taxotere® at a joint International...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Merck's Investigational Anacetrapib Phase IIb Study Results Presented at American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessionsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Persistent Lipid Effects Remained in the Higher Dose Arms After Cessation Of Therapy in Patients with Dyslipidemia   ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - In a phase IIb study in 589 patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Interim Phase 2 Survival Data for PV-10 Will Be Presented by Professor John F. Thompson, MD, on November 21, 2009email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Lead Investigator for Provectus' PV-10 Trial Will Present At 3rd World Meeting of Interdisciplinary Melanoma/Skin Cancer Centers in Berlin   Will Update Compassionate Use Program   KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 -...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Exelixis Reports Encouraging Phase 1 Data for the PI3K Inhibitor XL147 (SAR245408) in Combination with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Conferenceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq:EXEL) today reported interim data from an ongoing phase 1 dose-escalation trial of XL147 (SAR245408) in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin in patients with advanced solid...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

ImmunoGen, Inc. Announces Encouraging Clinical Data with Its IMGN901 Compound in the Treatment of Merkel Cell Carcinomaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - ImmunoGen, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMGN), a biopharmaceutical company that develops targeted anticancer therapeutics, today reported encouraging clinical data with its IMGN901 product candidate in the treatment...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

AVEO's Triple VEGF Receptor Inhibitor Tivozanib in Combination with mTOR Inhibitor Demonstrates Anti-tumor Activity and Tolerability in Advanced Kidney Cancer; Preliminary Results Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC Meetingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Preclinical Combination Data Also Presented, Demonstrate mTOR-Tivozanib Combination in Breast Tumor Model Prevents Emergence of Resistance CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Poniard Pharmaceuticals Announces Updated Positive Clinical Data from Phase 2 Trial of Picoplatin in Colorectal Cancer and New Phase 1 Cardiac Safety Trial Resultsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
- Data Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC's "Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics" International Conference - SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Poniard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:PARD) today announced updated...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

ICU Medical, Inc. Expands Its Relationship With MedAssets Supply Chain Systems by Signing Two New Contracts for Critical Care Products Including a Next Generation SELECT Agreementemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ICU Medical, Inc., (Nasdaq:ICUI), a leading low cost manufacturer of safe medical connectors, custom medical products and critical care devices, today announced that it has entered into contracts for Invasive Hemodynamic monitoring products with MedAssets Supply Chain Systems. MedAssets Supply Chain Systems is one of the nation's largest group purchasing organizations (GPO), providing innovative solutions for healthcare providers to improve their margins and cash flow. These contracts offer MedAssets' customers ICU Medical's leading line of Disposable Transducers, The...
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Freelancers Vs. ObamaCareemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
One-size-fits-all insurance reform could stamp out innovation that's already providing coverage and controlling costs.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

OXiGENE Reports Positive Safety Data From Phase 2 Trial of ZYBRESTAT in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer at the 2009 AACR-NCI-EORTC Conferenceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OXiGENE, Inc. (Nasdaq:OXGN) (Stockholm:OXGN), a clinical-stage, biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics to treat cancer and eye diseases, today reported positive interim safety data from the FALCON (Fosbretabulin in Advanced Lung Oncology) study, a Phase 2, randomized, controlled study of ZYBRESTAT (fosbretabulin) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The data from this planned interim safety analysis indicated that the combination of fosbretabulin with carboplatin and paclitaxel plus bevacizumab (Avastin(R)) appeared to ...
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Scientific Industries Reports Results for Quarteremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
BOHEMIA, N.Y., Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scientific Industries Inc. (OTCBB:SCND) reported yesterday improved operating results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year compared with the first quarter of the prior fiscal year -- Net income of $43,500 ($.04 per basic share) for the three months ended September 30, 2009 vs. a net loss of ($78,100) ($.07 per basic share) for the three months ended September 30, 2008. The improvement was mainly the result of an increase of $271,700 (28%) in net sales to $1,244,000.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA and Everyday Health Collaborate to Expand Reach of Consumer Health Informationemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
WASHINGTON & BROOKLYN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Everyday Health today announced a collaboration that will expand the delivery of the agency's vital consumer health information to the...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Common Cold Virus May Have Foiled HIV Vaccine Testemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Associated Press - Nov. 16, 2009 WASHINGTON-The failure of an experimental AIDS vaccine trial two years ago may have been caused by the common cold virus. The vaccine was intended to block the spread of HIV, which causes AIDS. But the test was...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Duke University Initiates Study of AEOL 10150 to Measure Compound's Ability to Protect Healthy Tissue in Mice Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation for Non-Small Cell Lung Canceremail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AOLS ) announced today the initiation of a study to test the anti-tumor effects of AEOL 10150 when combined with radiation and chemotherapy in nude mice bearing human... Biopharmaceuticals, OncologyAeolus Pharmaceuticals, AEOL 10150, radiotherapy, non-small cell lung cancer
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Abbott to Develop New Heart Failure Test on ARCHITECT(R) Immunochemistry Diagnostics Platformemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
ABBOTT PARK, Ill. and WALTHAM, Mass., Nov. 17 (HSMN NewsFeed) -- Abbott (NYSE: ABT ) and BG Medicine, Inc. today announced a development and commercialization agreement for galectin-3, a novel biomarker that may play a role in detecting the development a... Diagnostics, CardiologyAbbott, BG Medicine, immunochemistry, galectin-3, heart failure
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Lonza Receives Technology Leadership of the Year Award from Frost and Sullivanemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: PharmaManufacturing.com - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Pharma Manufacturing Source Type: info

Market Intelligence Report: Tracking Your Workforceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
While many drug manufacturers are successfully tracking their workers in terms of attendance, skills, training, and habits, our recent survey shows there is much room for improvement. Most notably, there are still many manufacturers who are tracking workers on paper, or are not getting critical information that could be beneficial. This video-the first of a series of reports by PharmaManufacturing.com-provides an overview of our survey data and suggests how manufacturers can leverage workforce knowledge for operational improvement. A PDF of our final survey data is also available.
Source: PharmaManufacturing.com - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Pharma Manufacturing Source Type: info

Drug Therapy More Cost-Effective Than Angioplasty for Diabetic Patients with Heart Disease, Stanford Researcher Findsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
STANFORD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 17, 2009 - Many patients with diabetes should forego angioplasties for heart disease and just take medicine instead, according to a new National Institutes of Health study led by Stanford University School of...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Genzyme Flops at FDA: Allston Plant Problems Delay Drug Review [Boston Herald]email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Boston Herald (MA) - Nov. 17, 2009 Nov. 17--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is holding off on its review of Lumizyme, a treatment for the rare muscular disorder Pompe disease, until drug maker Genzyme Corp. resolves manufacturing problems at...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Reviews Update to Pfizer Vaccine for Kidsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Associated Press - Nov. 16, 2009 WASHINGTON-Federal health officials on Monday questioned whether to approve an updated version of Pfizer 's best-selling anti-infection vaccine for children, despite company studies that failed to meet certain...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Novartis: Lower Dose of Flu Vaccine Sufficientemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Associated Press - Nov. 17, 2009 BASEL, Switzerland–Pharmaceutical maker Novartis AG said Tuesday a U.S. clinical study suggests that half a dose of its swine flu vaccine may be sufficient to protect people from the virus and could...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

FDA Says Prilosec Can Block Benefits of Plavixemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
From Associated Press (November 17, 2009) WASHINGTON–Federal health officials say a popular heartburn medication can block the blood thinning effect of Plavix, which is taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and...
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Health Sciences Quest - Medical Marijuanaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
INDIAN HARBOUR BEACH, Fla., Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Health Sciences Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HESG) would like to announce that it has retained its attorney Robert Young to investigate the necessary steps to legally obtain licensing care giving and growing of Medical Marijuana in the State of California. One of which is forming a non-profit organization.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

American Heart Association Late Breaking Clinical Trial Report: Treatment for Iron Deficiency Improves Symptoms, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Chronic Heart Failure Patientsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Study highlights: -- Iron treatment with intravenous (I.V.) ferric carboxymaltose significantly improved symptoms, functional capacity and quality of life for Class II and III chronic heart failure (CHF) patients. -- This treatment worked equally...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Reports on Medical Food Candidate Preclinical Research; Pilot ADHD Effect is Confirmedemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
LAVAL, Quebec, Nov. 17, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. ("Neptune") (Nasdaq:NEPT) (TSX-V:NTB) announced today the first preclinical research up-date on NeuroBioPharm Inc. ("NBP") medical food development program.
Source: Medical News (via PRIMEZONE) - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Collaborators Present Positive Phase I/II Trial Results in Advanced Solid Cancers with a Focus on the Head and Neck at the AACR-NCI-EORTC Meetingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
CALGARY, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oncolytics Biotech Inc. (TSX:ONC, NASDAQ:ONCY) ("Oncolytics" or the "Company") today announced updated results from a Phase I/II U.K. trial (REO 011) of REOLYSIN(R) combined with paclitaxel/carboplatin for...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Device Improves Heart-Failure Survivalemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A new heart-pumping device worked significantly better in heart-failure patients who were ineligible for a heart transplant than an older, approved device.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: FREE Source Type: news

Data from Mipomersen Phase 3 Trial in hoFH Patients Presented at AHAemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
  Study Meets Primary Endpoint with 25 Percent LDL Reduction in Very High-Risk Patient Population CAMBRIDGE, Mass. & CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2009-- Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ) and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Shire Announces Publication of Open-Label Study on Coadministration of INTUNIV (guanfacine) Extended-Release Tablets with Stimulantsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

New Heart Pump Extends Livesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Device offers hope to the sickest heart failure patients.
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The Medicines Company Announces Positive Phase III Data in Two Late-Breakers at AHA and in NEJMemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Data from Two International Trials with nearly 14,000 Patients Presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions and Published in Two Papers in the New England Journal of Medicine Parsippany, N.J., November 15, 2009—The Medicines...
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Ticagrelor (BRILINTAT) Demonstrated Greater Efficacy Over Clopidogrel in the Most Urgent Clinical Settingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Orlando, FL -November 15, 2009 –  AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) today announced results of a PLATO sub-analysis in the most serious type of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) patients, those with ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)....
Source: Drugs.com - Clinical Trials - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: clinical trials

Allon Therapeutics Inc.: Allon Chosen as "Top 10 Partnering Candidate" and Presenting at Major Partnership Conferenceemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA (MARKET WIRE) Allon Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: NPC) announced today its lead drug candidate, davunetide, has been selected as one of the Top 10 partnership candidates by a leading industry expert. The 2009 Windhover Therapeutic Areas Partnership Conference features the Top 10 candidates. Bruce Morimoto, Vice-President of Drug Development at Allon, will present an overview of the davunetide program at the conference in Boston, MA on November 18.
Source: Market Wire - Pharmaceuticals and Biotech - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Pharmaceuticals and Biotech NPC Source Type: news

XOMA Appoints Jim Neal Vice President of Business Developmentemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
BERKELEY, Calif., Nov. 17--(HSMN NewsFeed) -- XOMA Ltd. (Nasdaq:XOMA ), a leader in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies, today announced that James R. Neal has joined the company as Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Neal will ov... Biopharmaceuticals, PersonnelXOMA
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

CDC chief: Employers play big role in health careemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Employers play a key role in attacking the national problems of heart disease and stroke, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said during a visit to Kansas City.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: journals

CONMED Linvatec Announces Launch of Novel Biocomposite Technology and Related Matryx(TM) Biocomposite Interference Screwsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
UTICA, NY, Nov 17--(HSMN NewsFeed) - CONMED Corporation's (NASDAQ:CNMD ) CONMED Linvatec arthroscopy unit today announced the release of new sizes of its Matryx(TM) Biocomposite Interference Screw. These new screws represent the latest advance in biocompos... Devices, OrthopaedicCONMED, CONMED Linvatec, Matryx, Interference Screw
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Entellus Medical® Secures $30 Million Financing To Expand Commercialization of Novel Treatments for Sinusitisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
New treatment offers less invasive approach in $1 billion world-wide chronic sinusitis market MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 17--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Entellus Medical, the Minnesota-based developer of novel, less invasive treatments for chronic conditions of sinusitis, h... Devices, Venture CapitalEntellus Medical
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Entellus Medical(R) Secures $30 Million Financing To Expand Commercialization of Novel Treatments for Sinusitisemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
New treatment offers less invasive approach in $1 billion world-wide chronic sinusitis market MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 17--(HSMN NewsFeed)--Entellus Medical, the Minnesota-based developer of novel, less invasive treatments for chronic conditions of sinusitis, h... Devices, Venture CapitalEntellus Medical
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

DeCODE genetics Files for Bankruptcyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
DeCODE genetics filed for bankruptcy protection, effectively putting an end to the Icelandic genetics-research company's 13-year history with it never having turned a profit.
Source: WSJ.com: Health - November 17, 2009 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PAID Source Type: news