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Thursday, July 24, 2008
Inverness Medical Innovations Extends Cardiology Products Distribution Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Diagnositcs, Cardiology, Distribution
[Inverness Medical Innovations, Thermo Fisher Scientific]

FDA Grants Pediatric Exclusivity for TOPAMAX(R), Extending the Marketing Exclusivity by Six Months
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, Neurology
[Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, TOPAMAX, topiramate]

Santhera Receives First Product Approval: Health Canada Approves Catena(R) for Treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory, Neurology
[Santhera Pharmaceuticals, SNT-MC17, idebenone, Catena , Friedreich's Ataxia]

Talecris Biotherapeutics Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Aerosolized Form of Alpha1-Antitrypsin (AAT) From the European Commission
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory
[Talecris Biotherapeutics, orphan drug designation, alpha-1 proteinase inhibitor]

Horizon Therapeutics Names Timothy P. Walbert as President and CEO
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Horizon Therapeutics]

Medivisor Inc. Announces New Sales and Marketing Agreement for Mucotrol(TM) With Cura Pharmaceutical Co Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery
[Medivisor, Cura Pharmaceutical, Mucotrol]

NuPathe Inc. Completes $30 Million Series B Financing
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital
[NuPathe]

PEAK Surgical Receives 510(k) Clearance to Market PEAK(R) Surgery System for Use in General Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Devices, FDA, Surgery
[PEAK Surgical, PEAK Surgery System, PULSAR Generator, PlasmaBlade]

Three Novalis Tx(TM) Radiosurgery Platforms Ordered by Top Danish Cancer Hospital
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Devices, Oncology
[Varian Medical Systems, BrainLAB, Novalis Tx, radiosurgery, RapidArc]

Cara Therapeutics Secures $12.3 Million in Series C Extension Financing
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital
[Cara Therapeutics]

Aspect Medical Systems' Letter to the Editor Regarding Anesthesia Awareness Study Published in New England Journal of Medicine
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Devices, Monitoring
[Aspect Medical Systems, Bispectral Index]

Tepha Announces Appointment of John Hartnett as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Devices, Personnel
[Tepha]

GE Healthcare to Acquire Vital Signs, Inc., Expanding GE's Monitoring, Anesthesia and Respiratory Care Offerings
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions
[GE Healthcare, Vital Signs Inc]

Integra LifeSciences Announces Agreement to Acquire Theken Spine
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Mergers & Acquisitions
[Integra LifeSciences, Theken Spine]

STAAR Surgical's Collamer(R) IOL and Elastimide(R) IOL Each Recognized with New Technology Intraocular Lens Classification
HSMN NewsFeed, 24 Jul 2008:   Devices, Ophthalmology, Reimbursement
[STAAR Surgical, intraocular lens]

Ron Ho Named President & CEO of U-Systems, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Devices, Personnel
[U-Systems, breast ultrasound]

Pioneer(R) Surgical Technology, Inc. Announces the Market Launch of the SlimFuse(TM) Anterior Cervical Plate System
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery
[Pioneer Surgical Technology, SlimFuse, Cervical Plate]

Vaccine Executive Staph Bakali Joins Genocea Biosciences' Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Genocea Biosciences]

Hospitals and Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Products Agreements
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Devices, Group Purchasing
[Premier Purchasing, Edwards Lifesciences, Hospira, Pulsion Medical]

Tengion Appoints Mark Stejbach Vice President of Marketing & Commercial Planning
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Regenerative Medicine, Personnel
[Tengion]

Palomar Medical Expands Its Product Portfolio Through a Distribution Agreement with Astron Clinica
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Devices, Dermatology, Distribution
[Palomar Medical Technologies, Astron Clinica]

Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca Submit New Drug Application in the United States and Marketing Authorization Application in Europe for ONGLYZA(TM) (saxagliptin) for the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, Endocrinology
[Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, ONGLYZA, saxagliptin, diabetes]

Bradmer initiates enrollment in Phase III GLASS-ART Trial in primary glioblastoma multiforme
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology
[Bradmer Pharmaceuticals, GLASS-ART Trial, Neuradiab, glioblastoma multiforme]

MAP Pharmaceuticals Appoints Donald J. Kellerman Senior Vice President, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[MAP Pharmaceuticals]

Depomed's ProQuin(R) XR Achieves First Marketing Authorization in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory
[Depomed, ProQuin XR, ciprofloxacin, Rottapharm]

AngioDynamics Appoints Vice President of International IRE Sales
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Devices, Personnel
[AngioDynamics]

Teva Completes Acquisition of Bentley Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Mergers & Acquisitions
[Teva Pharmaceutical, Bentley Pharmaceuticals]

Tomas Leanderson appointed new President & CEO for Active Biotech
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Active Biotech]

Roche starts acquisition process of ARIUS to gain access to new screening platform for antibody therapeutics
HSMN NewsFeed, 23 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions
[ARIUS Research, Roche Group]

CryoCath Arctic Front(R) Results Published in JACC
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Devices, Cardiology
[CryoCath Technologies, Arctic Front, cryoablation, Atrial Fibrillation]

Starion Instruments Signs Distribution Agreement With Datascope for Tissue Welding Technology
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Devices, Distribution
[Starion Instruments, Datascope, Tissue Welding]

Hospitals and Healthcare Providers to Save with Premier Sterilization Wrap Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Devices, Group Purchasing
[Premier Purchasing, Kimberly-Clark]

Final Results From Phase 2 Clinical Trial of GVAX Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer Published in the American Cancer Society's Journal Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology
[Cell Genesys, G-0010, GVAX immunotherapy, prostate cancer]

EKOS(R) Introduces New EkoSonic(TM) Endovascular System With Rapid Pulse(TM) Modulation Technology - Four Times Faster Than Conventional Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Devices, Interventional
[EKOS Corp, EkoSonic ES]

Response Biomedical Receives US FDA Clearance for RAMP(R) NT-proBNP Test for Diagnosis of Heart Failure
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Diagnostics, Cardiology, FDA
[Response Biomedical, RAMP NT-proBNP]

Nosocomial Vaccines - Minefield or Goldmine?
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals
[Datamonitor, vaccine, nosocomial]

K2M Launches RANGE Rigid Rod (R2 Rod) for Complex Procedures
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery
[K2M, RANGE Rigid Rod, R2 Rod, spine surgery]

Xanodyne Receives Approvable Letter From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for ZIPSOR(TM) (diclofenac potassium) Capsules
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, FDA
[Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Zipsor, diclofenac]

Vascular Therapies LLC Appoints Samuel M. Liang as President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Devices, Personnel
[Vascular Therapies LLC]

Santarus and Depomed Announce U.S. Promotion Agreement for GLUMETZA Prescription Products
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology
[Santarus, Depomed, GLUMETZA, metformin, diabetes]

PhiloGene, Inc. Announces that VEGFb(TM) has been Granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA for the Treatment of Advanced Melanoma
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, Oncology
[PhiloGene, orphan drug designation, VEGFb, melanoma]

Biogen Idec and Elan Celebrate Second Anniversary of TYSABRI(R) for the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis
HSMN NewsFeed, 22 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology
[Biogen Idec, Elan Corp, TYSABRI, natalizumab, multiple sclerosis]

ev3 Inc. Announces Promotion of Pascal E.R. Girin to Lead Global Neurovascular Business and International
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Devices, Personnel
[ev3]

Results From the SEAS (Simvastatin and Ezetimibe in Aortic Stenosis) Study
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology
[SEAS study, aortic stenosis, Merck, Schering-Plough, simvastatin, ezetimibe]

FDA Clears Osmetech's Warfarin Sensitivity Test and New eSensor(R) XT-8 Platform
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Diagnostics, FDA
[Osmetech, Warfarin Sensitivity Test]

Inion Receives 510(k) Marketing Clearance to Sell its Biodegradable Graft Containment Systems in the USA for Spinal Fusion Procedures
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, FDA
[ Inion, Cervical Fusion, Thoraco-Lumbar Fusion, spine surgery]

Genentech Announces Receipt of Proposal From Roche
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions
[Genentech, Roche Group]

First U.S. Patient Undergoes Non-Invasive Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Procedure to Relieve Pain From Bone Metastases
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Devices, Oncology
[InSightec, ExAblate, Focused Ultrasound]

Insmed Provides Update on IPLEX(TM) Programs
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals
[Insmed, IPLEX, Muscular Dystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis]

IMI Intelligent Medical Implants AG Announces the Appointment Robert J. Hill as Vice President of Operations
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Devices, Ophthalmology, Personnel
[Intelligent Medical Implants, Retinal Implant]

Daniel E. Crookshank Joins Mylan as Vice President - Investor Relations
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Mylan]

Bristol-Myers Squibb Names Chief Procurement Officer
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel
[Bristol-Myers Squibb]

iCAD Completes Acquisition of CAD Sciences
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Devices, Radiology, Mergers & Acquisitions
[ iCAD , CAD Sciences]

Roche Makes Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Shares of Genentech for US$89.00 Per Share in Cash
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions
[Roche Group, Genentech]

Precancerous Esophagus Disease Eliminated in 98.4% of Patients Treated With HALO Ablation System
HSMN NewsFeed, 21 Jul 2008:   Devices, Gastroenterology
[BARRX Medical, Barrett's esophagus, HALO ablation system, HALO360]

AcuNetx Announces Change in Management Lineup
HSMN NewsFeed, 18 Jul 2008:   Devices, Personnel
[AcuNetx]

Advanced Bionics Reaches Resolution With FDA, Settles Financial Suit
HSMN NewsFeed, 18 Jul 2008:   Devices, FDA, Litigation
[Advanced Bionics, HiRes90K, cochlear implant]

minSURG(TM) Corporation Launches International Division
HSMN NewsFeed, 18 Jul 2008:   Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery
[minSURG, TruFUSE, spine surgery]

DUSA Announces Update on Nicomide(R) Status
HSMN NewsFeed, 18 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals
[DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Nicomide]

SyntheMed Appoints Corinne Mundin as Director, International Market Development
HSMN NewsFeed, 18 Jul 2008:   Devices, Personnel
[SyntheMed]

Power Medical Interventions, Inc. Announces the Successful Demonstration of Incision-Free Bowel Resection and Anastomosis
HSMN NewsFeed, 18 Jul 2008:   Devices, Surgery
[Power Medical Interventions, Intelligent Surgical Instruments, NOTES surgery]

Teva to Acquire Barr
HSMN NewsFeed, 18 Jul 2008:   Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions
[Teva Pharmaceutical, Barr Pharmaceuticals]






 
     

 

 

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