NEWSFEED Recap...
Shire Announces Filing of VYVANSE(TM) (Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate) for the Treatment of ADHD in Adults
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Shire plc, VYVANSE, lisdexamfetamine, ADHD]
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Chemo/Liconsa (Spain) Agree to Develop and Market Generic ANDA
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics[Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Chemo/Liconsa, terbinafine, Lamisil, Novartis]
Rimonabant Regulatory Update in the United States
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[sanofi-aventis, Acomplia, rimonabant, obesity]
Teva Announces Approval of Amlodipine Besylate Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Teva Pharmaceutical, Amlodipine, Pfizer, Norvasc]
Merck Names Peter Kellogg as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Merck]
Biogen Idec Announces Management Change
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Biogen Idec]
Akorn, Inc. Announces the New Drug Application (NDA) Filing for Akten(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Ophthalmology, FDA[Akorn, Akten, ocular anesthetic]
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Positive Phase I and Phase II Data on KRX-0401 in Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, perifosine, multiple myeloma, macroglobulinemia]
Mymetics Expands Board of Directors with the Addition of Dr. Thomas Staehelin
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS, Personnel[Mymetics]
Inverness Completes Acquisition of Biosite
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions[Inverness Medical Innovations, Biosite]
Wyeth Announces Election of Mary Katherine Wold as Senior Vice President, Finance
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Wyeth]
Bayer HealthCare Announces New 2000 IU Vial Size for Kogenate(R) FS Treatments
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Bayer HealthCare, Kogenate FS, Antihemophilic Factor]
SurgiCount Medical, Inc. Signs Three Year Contract with Covenant Health
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery[SurgiCount Medical, Safety-Sponge]
Elekta Selected to Supply the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, UK, With Additional Advanced Radiation Therapy Systems
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[Elekta, Synergy, HexaPOD, MOSAIQ, IMRT, IGRT]
Daxor Announces BVA-100 Blood Volume Analyzer Purchase Agreements From Geisinger Medical Center of Danville, PA and University of Medicine and Dentistry of Newark, NJ
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Devices[Daxor, Blood Volume Analyzer, BVA-100]
Ivivi Technologies Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment for its Cardiac Clinical Trial at The Cleveland Clinic Florida
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Ivivi Technologies, pulsed electromagnetic field, ischemic cardiomyopathy]
New Study in Journal of Pediatrics Suggests Synagis(R) (Palivizumab) May Reduce Subsequent Recurrent Wheezing in Preterm Infants
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Abbott, MedImmune, Synagis, palivizumab]
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Two Executive Appointments
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Vertex Pharmaceuticals]
Indevus Appoints Industry Veteran Kurt Lewis as Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Indevus Pharmaceuticals]
Bristol-Myers Squibb Signs Agreement for Sale of Bufferin(R) and Excedrin(R) to Lion Corporation in Japan, Asia and Oceania
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lion Corporation]
Labopharm meets with FDA to discuss second Approvable Letter for once-daily tramadol
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Labopharm, tramadol, Purdue Pharma]
Merge Healthcare Introduces Version 7.0.1 of Merge Mammo(TM) Diagnostic Mammography Solution for European Market
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology[Merge Healthcare, digital mammography, Merge Mammo, imaging]
Genmab Regains Rights to HuMax-CD4
HSMN NewsFeed,
29 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Genmab, HuMax-CD4, zanolimumab, Merck Serono]
CryoCath completes sale to ATS Medical
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery, Acquisitions[CryoCath Technologies, ATS Medical, cryoablation, FrostByte, SurgiFrost]
Boston Scientific and CryoCor Announce Strategic Collaboration in Atrial Fibrillation
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Boston Scientific, CryoCor, cryoablation, atrial fibrillation]
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA and CE Mark Approvals Of QuickOpt Timing Cycle Optimization For Additional Heart Failure Devices
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, FDA[St. Jude Medical, cardiac resynchronization therapy, pacemaker]
Coley Pharmaceutical Group Grants Dynavax License for Commercialization of HEPLISAV(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing[Coley Pharmaceutical, Dynavax Technologies, HEPLISAV, hepatitis B, vaccine]
Wyeth Announces Election of Greg Norden as Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Wyeth]
Paradigm Medical Industries Expands, Strengthens Global Sales and Marketing Effort
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Paradigm Medical Industries, Ultrasound BioMicroscope]
VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Produced Complete Remission Rates as High as 54 Percent in Patients With Previously Treated Multiple Myeloma
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Millennium Pharmaceuticals, VELCADE, Bortezomib, Multiple Myeloma]
TEI Biosciences Inc. Announces the Passing of its Founder
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[TEI Biosciences]
INVEGA(TM) Receives Marketing Authorization In European Union For Treatment Of Schizophrenia
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Regulatory[Janssen, INVEGA, paliperidone, osmotic delivery, schizophrenia]
Pegasus Biologics, Inc., a Leader in Bioimplants for Orthopedic Repair, Announces New Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Personnel[Pegasus Biologics]
VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies Achieved Survival Rates as High as 100 Percent in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Millennium Pharmaceuticals, VELCADE, Bortezomib, Multiple Myeloma]
SenoRx Announces First Uses of Its Multi-Lumen Radiation Balloon; Company Records First Commercial Sales of New Product
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[SenoRx, Radiation Balloon, brachytherapy, radiotherapy, breast cancer]
NovaVision Names Mark Testerman Vice President of Sales and Marketing
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[NovaVision]
EDAP Appoints Dr. John C. Rewcastle as International Medical Director
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[EDAP TMS, Ablatherm, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound]
Impotence and Incontinence Greatly Reduced With New Prostate Cancer Treatment
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[Nucletron, high dose rate, brachytherapy, radiotherapy, prostate cancer]
Paracor Medical, Inc. Announces Series D Funding
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Venture Capital[Paracor Medical, HeartNet, heart failure]
Cephalon Announces Plans for New NDA Filing for TREANDA(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[Cephalon, TREANDA, bendamustine, chronic lymphocytic leukemia]
Renovis Announces Management Changes
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Renovis]
Serenex Secures $31 Million in Financing
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[Serenex]
NMT Medical Receives CE Mark Approval for BioSTAR(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional Cardiology, Regulatory[NMT Medical, BioSTAR, atrial septal defect, septal repair implant]
Avicena to Advance Huntington's Disease Clinical Program into Phase III
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Avicena Group, HD-02, Huntington's Disease]
Critical Therapeutics and Dey, L.P. Complete Definitive Co-Promotion Agreement for Perforomist(TM) Inhalation Solution
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery[Critical Therapeutics, Dey , Perforomist, formoterol, emphysema, COPD]
Cerner Receives FDA Clearance for Cerner Bridge Transfusion Administration and Specimen Collections
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, FDA[Cerner Corp, Cerner Bridge, Transfusion]
Titan Annnounces Completion of Patient Enrollment in Randomized Phase IIb Clinical Study of Spheramine(R) In Parkinson's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Titan Pharmaceuticals, Spheramine, Parkinson's disease]
Bionovo Appoints Tom Chesterman as Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Bionovo]
Koronis Pharmaceuticals Raises $20 Million
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS, Venture Capital[Koronis Pharmaceuticals, Viral Decay Acceleration]
Bradley Pharmaceuticals Launches Kerol(TM) Topical Suspension and ROSULA(R) Clarifying Wash(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Kerol , ROSULA]
Inverness Medical Innovations Announces FDA Clearance of the BinaxNOW(R) Malaria Antigen Detection Rapid Test
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, FDA[Inverness Medical Innovations, BinaxNOW, Malaria]
StemCells, Inc. Agrees to Stay Litigation against Neuralstem Pending Reexamination of Patents Involved in Lawsuit
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Regenerative Medicine, Litigation[StemCells, Neuralstem, stem cell]
Mentor Enters into Definitive Acquisition Agreement with Shareholders of Perouse Plastie
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions[Mentor Corp, Perouse Plastie]
Advancis Pharmaceutical Changes Its Name to MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals, Advancis Pharmaceutical, PULSYS]
Pfizer Initiates Phase III Trial to Study Sunitinib Malate in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Pfizer, sunitinib malate, metastatic colorectal cancer]
Teva Announces Tentative Approval of Famciclovir Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed,
28 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Teva Pharmaceutical, Famciclovir]
Largest Cervical Cancer Vaccine Efficacy Trial Shows CERVARIX(R) Provides Excellent Protection Against Lesions Caused by Most Common Cancer-Causing Virus Types
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[GlaxoSmithKline, cervical cancer vaccine, CERVARIX]
FDA Advisory Panel Recommends Approval of CryoCor's PMA
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[CryoCor, atrial flutter, Cryoablation]
First Patient Treated in Aastrom Adult Stem Cell Trial for Critical Limb Ischemia
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Regenerative Medicine[Aastrom Biosciences, critical limb ischemia, Vascular Repair Cell, stem cell]
Beckman Coulter Grants Sublicense to Dade Behring for Novel Cardiac Markers
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Licensing[Beckman Coulter, Dade Behring]
Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Announces Appointment of Distinguished Pharma Executive as Senior Vice President, Research
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals]
RCT Licenses Ultrasound Tissue Harmonic Imaging Technology to Philips
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Licensing[Research Corporation Technologies, Royal Philips Electronics]
Genzyme Corporation Moves Closer to Acquiring Bioenvision, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions[Genzyme, Bioenvision]
Alseres Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Clearance to Increase Dose Level in Cethrin(R) Phase I/IIa Clinical Trial for Acute Spinal Cord Injury at U.S. Sites
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology, FDA[Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Boston Life Sciences, Cethrin, spinal cord injury]
Roche Commences Tender Offer for Ventana for $75 Per Share in Cash
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions[Roche Group, Ventana Medical Systems]
NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals appoints Katherine J. Turner, PhD to Vice President, Research and Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[NUCRYST Pharmaceuticals]
DURECT Announces the Initiation of Sufentanil Patch Phase II Study by Endo Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery[DURECT, Endo Pharmaceuticals, sufentanil patch, TRANSDUR]
Aspreva and Roche announce preliminary results for phase III study evaluating CellCept in lupus nephritis
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Aspreva Pharmaceuticals, Roche Group, CellCept, mycophenolate mofetil, lupus]
CytRx Reports Promising Data from Its Open-Label Extension Clinical Trial of Arimoclomol in ALS
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[CytRx, arimoclomol, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis]
Ivivi Technologies Receives CE Approval for Certain of its Electrotherapy Devices
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Pain Management, Regulatory[Ivivi Technologies, electrotherapy]
Aspect Medical Systems Receives FDA Clearance for BIS View(TM) Monitoring System
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Monitoring, FDA[Aspect Medical Systems, BIS VIEW, EEG, level of consciousness]
FDA Grants Fast Track Status for HCV-796 for Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[ViroPharma, HCV-796, hepatitis C]
'See Through' GhosTract(TM) Blades Bring New Visibility to Spine Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery[Omni-Tract Surgical, GhosTract, retractor, spine surgery]
Taxotere(R) (docetaxel) Granted FDA Priority Review for Treatment of Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Prior to Chemoradiotherapy and Surgery
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, Oncology[Sanofi-aventis, Taxotere, docetaxel, head and neck cancer]
Smith & Nephew Advanced Wound Management Division Announces Plan to Move BlueSky California Facility to Largo, Florida
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Wound Care[Smith & Nephew, BlueSky Medical]
FDA Priority Review Granted for ISENTRESS(TM) (raltegravir), Merck's Investigational Integrase Inhibitor for HIV
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS, FDA[Merck, ISENTRESS, raltegravir, MK-0518, antiretroviral]
U-Systems, Inc. Raises $16.5M in Additional Venture Funding
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Venture Capital[U-Systems, automated breast ultrasound]
Aethlon Medical Announces Approval of Clinical Study
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices[Aethlon Medical, Hemopurifier]
SurModics and Merck Enter Ophthalmic License and Research Collaboration Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Licensing[SurModics, Merck, I-vation]
Philips and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf to Test the World's First MRI/PET Image Software Tool for the Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Neurology[Royal Philips Electronics, computer-aided diagnosis, PET , MRI]
YM BioSciences Receives FDA Clearance for an IND for its Fentanyl-Based Pain Product AeroLEF(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, FDA[YM BioSciences, AeroLEF, fentanyl]
Bayer and Onyx Submit Supplemental New Drug Application for Nexavar to Treat Liver Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Nexavar, sorafenib]
Encision to Manufacture Its Own Disposable Scissor Inserts
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery[Encision, disposable scissor insert]
Sorin Group and Japan Lifeline Sign Ten-Year Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Partnership Agreement to Boost Market Share in Japan
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Distribution[Sorin Group, Japan Lifeline, pacemaker, defibrillator]
SkyePharma PLC - Appointment of New Non-Executive Director
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[SkyePharma]
Vasogen Reports on Outcome of FDA Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology, FDA[Vasogen, Celacade, heart failure, ACCLAIM study]
Given Imaging Receives Reimbursement Clearance for PillCam(TM) SB From Japan's Central Health Insurance Committee
HSMN NewsFeed,
27 Jun 2007:
Devices, Gastroenterology, Reimbursement[Given Imaging, capsule endoscopy, PillCam SB]
GE Healthcare and Medipattern Sign Collaborative Sales and Development Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Oncology[GE Healthcare, Medipattern, Computer-Aided Detection]
Jacqualyn Fouse to Leave Alcon for New Position
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Devices, Personnel[Alcon]
Nuvelo Resumes Development of Alfimeprase in Multiple Blood-Clot Related Indications
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Nuvelo, Bayer HealthCare, alfimeprase, fibrinolytic, stroke]
EKOS Appoints Robert Hubert as President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Drug Delivery, Personnel[EKOS Corp, ultrasound-accelerated drug delivery]
Robert J. Levenson Elected to the Board of Directors of Elite Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Elite Pharmaceuticals]
Advancis Pharmaceutical Reports on Meeting with FDA Reviewing Keflex PULSYS Phase III Trial Design
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, FDA[Advancis Pharmaceutical, Keflex PULSYS, cephalexin, antibiotic]
Cytomedix Announces CMS to Reconsider Coverage for Platelet Rich Plasma Technology
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Wound Care, Reimbursement[Cytomedix, AutoloGel]
Roche Completes Acquisition of BioVeris
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions[Roche Diagnostics, Roche Group, BioVeris]
Imaging Diagnostic Systems Releases CT Laser Mammography Breast Cancer Clinical Study Results
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Oncology[Imaging Diagnostic Systems, CT Laser Mammography, Breast Cancer]
Teva Announces Approval of Ondansetron HCl Tablets and Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Tablets USP
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Teva Pharmaceutical, Ondansetron, Zofran ODT, GlaxoSmithKline]
Barr Announces Tentative Approval for a Generic Version of Effexor(R) Tablets, 25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg, 75mg and 100mg
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Barr Pharmaceuticals, Venlafaxine, Effexor, Wyeth]
Amgen Submits Testimony to House Ways & Means Committee
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Reimbursement[Amgen, EPOGEN, Epoetin alfa]
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals Names Lisa Evren Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Merrimack Pharmaceuticals]
Lev Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Completion of Marketing and Sales Management Team
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Lev Pharmaceuticals]
CardioDynamics Announces Sale of Vermed Business
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Acquisitions[CardioDynamics, Vermed, Impedance Cardiography]
As Medical Radiation Exposure Rises, Lowering Peripheral Dose from Radiosurgery Takes on New Importance
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology, Neurosurgery[Elekta, Gamma Knife Perfexion, Gamma Knife, radiosurgery]
Actavis Launches Generic Adalat(R) CC Tablets in the U.S.
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics[Actavis, Nifedipine, Adalat, Bayer Healthcare]
Critical Therapeutics' Zileuton Provides Additional Asthma Control When Combined with Inhaled Corticosteroids
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Critical Therapeutics, Zileuton, 5-lipoxygenase, asthma]
Allergan Announces FDA Approval of Label Extensions for JUVEDERM(TM) Ultra and JUVEDERM(TM) Ultra Plus
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Dermatology, FDA[Allergan, JUVEDERM, hyaluronic acid, dermal filler]
Cook Medical Introduces Device to Naturally Prepare Pregnant Women for Labor Induction
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices[Cook Medical, Cervical Ripening Balloon]
CytRx RNAi Subsidiary, RXi Pharmaceuticals, Names Dmitry Samarsky, Ph.D., as Vice President of Technology Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[CytRx]
Cynosure Receives Regulatory Approval to Market Elite(TM) Family of Workstations in China
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Regulatory[Cynosure]
SunTech Medical Receives FDA Clearance for the SunTech 247(TM) Diagnostic Station
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Monitoring, FDA[SunTech Medical, blood pressure monitor]
Medical University of South Carolina Initiates New Trial of Cotara(R) in Brain Cancer Patients
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Oncology[Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, Cotara, glioblastoma multiforme]
Auriga Laboratories Appoints Leonhard Dreimann and Thomas Heck to its Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Auriga Laboratories]
Alnylam Initiates Phase II Clinical Trial to Evaluate Safety and Anti-viral Efficacy of ALN-RSV01 in the Treatment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, ALN-RSV01, Respiratory Syncytial Virus]
MAP Pharmaceuticals Appoints Bernard J. Kelley to Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Personnel[MAP Pharmaceuticals]
K2M Announces the RANGE(TM) Spinal System for Complex Spine Cases
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery[K2M, RANGE Spinal System, spine surgery]
New Patient Monitoring System Allows Routine Checkups of Deadly Heart Conditions Using the Internet
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Monitoring[Medtronic, CareLink]
KV Pharmaceutical Company Receives ANDA Approval for 4 mg. and 8 mg. Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[KV Pharmaceutical, Ondansetron, Zofran ODT, GlaxoSmithKline]
Ventana Advises Shareholders to Defer Taking Any Action in Response to Roche Offer
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions[Ventana Medical Systems, Roche Group]
Quidel Announces Appointment of Industry Veteran Richard C. Tarbox III as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Personnel[Quidel]
Urologix Receives CE Mark for CoolMax(TM) Microwave Catheter
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices, Urology, Regulatory[Urologix, CoolMax, Microwave Catheter, BPH]
Cerus Announces Agreement to Supply the INTERCEPT Blood System for Platelets to French National Blood Service
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Devices[Cerus , INTERCEPT Blood System]
MediciNova Announces New Strategic Initiative
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[MediciNova, MN-221, MN-166, asthma, multiple sclerosis]
Pharmion Submits European Marketing Authorization Application for Satraplatin in Combination With Prednisone for the Treatment of Patients With Metastatic Hormone-Refractory Prostate Cancer Who Have Failed Prior Chemotherapy
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Pharmion, GPC Biotech, Satraplatin, prostate cancer, HRPC]
GPC Biotech Announces that Partner Pharmion Submits European Marketing Application for Satraplatin
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[GPC Biotech, Pharmion, satraplatin, prostate cancer, HRPC]
SkyePharma Licenses Sleep Therapeutic SKP-1041 to Somnus Therapeutics
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing[SkyePharma PLC, Somnus Therapeutics, SKP-1041]
UCB and Biogen Idec's Oral VLA-4 Antagonist Enters Phase II Development for Multiple Sclerosis
HSMN NewsFeed,
26 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Biogen Idec, UCB, CDP323, multiple sclerosis]
Naryx Pharma, Inc. Announces the Appointment of Andy H. Strayer, Pharm.D. as Vice President of Clinical Operations and Medical Affairs
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Naryx Pharma]
Arrow International and Johns Hopkins Awarded Judgment Against Datascope in Patent Litigation
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Litigation[Arrow International, Datascope, Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device, dialysis graft]
Boston Scientific Announces Agreement to Acquire Remon Medical Technologies, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions[Boston Scientific, Remon Medical Technologies, Guidant]
Alsius Corporation Announces the Closing of the Merger Between Ithaka Acquisition Corp. and Alsius Corporation
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions[Alsius Medical, Ithaka Acquisition, CoolGard]
Encysive Pharmaceuticals Appoints New Chief Executive and Announces Restructuring of Company Operations
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Encysive Pharmaceuticals]
Roche Makes Offer to Acquire Ventana for $75.00 Per Share in Cash
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions[Roche Group, Ventana Medical Systems]
Mylan Announces Final FDA Approval for Ondansetron Hydrochloride Tablets and Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Mylan Laboratories, Ondansetron, GlaxoSmithKline, Zofran]
Medtronic Statement Regarding U.S. Supreme Court's Granting of Certiorari in Riegel Case
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Litigation[Medtronic, Riegel, Evergreen balloon catheter]
Scient'x USA Announces Appointment of Federico P. Girardi, M.D. to Scientific Advisory Board
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Personnel[Scient'x, spine surgery]
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Review of Tamoxifen Citrate Antitrust Lawsuits
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[Barr Pharmaceuticals, Tamoxifen, AstraZenca, Nolvadex]
100th INBONE(TM) Total Ankle Implanted
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic[INBONE Technologies, Total Ankle]
Novagali Pharma Presents at AACO the Results of its Pivotal Phase III Clinical Trial of Vekacia(R) in Children Suffering From Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Ophthalmology[Novagali Pharma, Vekacia, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis]
Globus Medical Launches CITADEL(TM) Anterior Lumbar Plating System
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic[Globus Medical, CITADEL, Anterior Lumbar Plating System, spine surgery]
Lipitor Reduced the Risk of Coronary Events by Half and Stroke by Nearly One-Third in High-Risk Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Who Experienced a Recent Stroke
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology, Endocrinology[Pfizer, atorvastatin, Lipitor, diabetes]
Ranbaxy Launches Pravastatin Sodium 80 Mg Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics[Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Pravastatin, Pravachol, Bristol-Myers Squibb]
Peregrine Pharmaceuticals Initiates Patient Enrollment In New Cotara(R) Brain Cancer Trial
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Peregrine Pharmaceuticals, tumor necrosis therapy, Cotara, glioblastoma]
Argolyn Bioscience Raises $15.8 Million Round of Financing
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[Argolyn Bioscience]
Genzyme Receives FDA Approval for New Labeling for Carticel(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Devices, Orthopaedic, FDA[Genzyme, Carticel, chondrocytes]
Experienced Biopharmaceutical Executive Steve Glover Joins Insmed; Will Lead Development of Follow-on Biologics
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Insmed]
SpineVision(R) Appoints Bertrand Lellouche as Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Personnel[SpineVision]
AMDL Signs Additional New Two Year Chinese Distribution Agreement for Minimum Sales of Approximately $921,000
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmacetuicals, Distribution[AMDL, Jade Pharmaceutical, YunNan KunMing YuSi Pharmaceutical, levofloxacin]
Indevus Announces Launch of SUPPRELIN(R) LA for Central Precocious Puberty
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmacceuticals[Indevus Pharmaceuticals, SUPPRELIN LA, histrelin, Central Precocious Puberty]
Second Phase III Study Evaluating Gilead's Viread(R) for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Meets Primary Endpoint
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Gilead Sciences, Viread, tenofovir, hepatitis B]
MicuRx Pharmaceuticals Completes $10 Million Series A Financing to Fund Discovery and Development of Next-Generation Antibiotics
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[MicuRx Pharmaceuticals]
Life Spine Announces FDA Approval of Neo(R)-SL
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, FDA[Life Spine, Neo-SL, anterior cervical plating system, spine surgery]
Intraosseous Device Company Vidacare(R) Appoints New CFO
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Vidacare]
AstraZeneca Announces SYMBICORT(R) is Now Available in the U.S.
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[AstraZeneca, SYMBICORT, budesonide, formoterol, asthma]
Dr. Lee Swanstrom, a Surgeon at The Oregon Clinic, has Performed the First Transgastric NOTES Gall Bladder Surgery in the US
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery[USGI Medical, transgastric endoscopic cholecystectomy, NOTES Surgery]
CombiMatrix Molecular Diagnostics Launches HemeScan(TM) Ploidy Test for the Management of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Oncology[Acacia Research, CombiMatrix Molecular Diagnostics, HemeScan, leukemia]
GPC Biotech Announces Partnering Agreement for Satraplatin for Japan with Yakult
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Licensing[GPC Biotech, Yakult, satraplatin]
PEGINTRON(TM) and REBETOL(R) Combination Therapy Approved in European Union for Treating Hepatitis C in Patients Coinfected With HIV
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[Schering-Plough, PEGINTRON, peginterferon alfa-2b, REBETOL, hepatitis C]
New Study Shows A1c Reduced Safely By Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Using Self-Adjusted Dosing Starting With Once-Daily Insulin Treatment Levemir(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
25 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[Novo Nordisk, Levemir, detemir, diabetes, A1c]
New Data Show Patients Treated With Avandia(R) (Rosiglitazone Maleate) Incurred Lower Medical Costs and Used Fewer Healthcare Resources When Compared to Patients Treated With Sulphonylureas
HSMN NewsFeed,
24 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia, rosiglitazone, diabetes]
BYETTA(R) Study Showed Comparable Blood Glucose Control to Insulin
HSMN NewsFeed,
24 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[Eli Lilly, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, BYETTA, exenatide, diabetes]
New Study Demonstrates Colesevelam HCl Lowers Both A1C and LDL Cholesterol in Patients With Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Metformin-Based Regimen
HSMN NewsFeed,
23 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[Daiichi Sankyo, colesevelam, diabetes]
Results of Two Head-to-Head Studies Demonstrated Long-Acting Insulin Lantus(R) Lowered Free Fatty Acid Levels Equal to or Better Than Thiazolidinediones
HSMN NewsFeed,
23 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[sanofi-aventis, Lantus, insulin glargine, diabetes]
SYMLIN(R) Used in Conjunction with Basal Insulin in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
HSMN NewsFeed,
23 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[Amylin Pharmaceuticals, SYMLIN, pramlintide, diabetes]
BYETTA(R) Treatment for Three and a Half Years Associated with Reductions in Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People with Type 2 Diabetes
HSMN NewsFeed,
23 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[Eli Lilly, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, BYETTA, exenatide, diabetes]
Optical Sensors Incorporated Changes Name to VASAMED, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Devices[VASAMED, Optical Sensors Inc]
Tramiprosate (ALZHEMED(TM)) North American Phase III clinical trial progress update
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[NEUROCHEM, ALZHEMED, Alzheimer's disease, tramiprosate]
Medtronic Elects David Calhoun and Ken Powell to the Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Medtronic]
FDA Approves Carnitor(R) SF (Levocarnitine) Sugar-Free Oral Solution For Patients With Carnitine Deficiency
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Carnitor SF, levocarnitine, carnitine deficiency]
St. Jude Medical Announces CE Mark Approval of OptiSense Pacing Lead
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Regulatory[St. Jude Medical, OptiSense lead, pacing lead]
SkyePharma Inc., Now a Private Pharmaceutical Company, Announces Name Change to Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[SkyePharma, Pacira Pharmaceuticals]
Ranbaxy Receives Tentative Approval for Tamsulosin Capsules
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Boehringer Ingelheim, Tamsulosin, Flomax]
Barr Receives Approval for Generic VESANOID(R) Capsules, 10 mg
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Barr Pharmaceuticals, Roche , VESANOID, tretinoin]
TransOral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Changes Name to Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Transcept Pharmaceuticals, TransOral Pharmaceuticals]
TissueLink Medical Names Joseph F. Army President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[TissueLink Medical, Aquamantys System]
FDA Approves Novartis Consumer Health, Inc.'s Over-the-Counter THRIVE(TM) Gum for Cessation of Smoking
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Novartis Consumer Health, Novartis, Nicotine Polacrilex Gum, Polacrilex]
Twelve-Year Survival Data Shows Durability of Hyperthermia Therapy's Enhancement of Radiation in Treating Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[BSD Medical, hyperthermia therapy, BSD-2000]
Medtronic Unveils New Advanced Diabetes Therapy Management Software at 67th Annual American Diabetes Association Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Devices, Endocrinology[Medtronic, CareLink Pro Software, diabetes]
Encapsulation Systems Previews the U-Strip(TM) Insulin Patch, the Next Generation of Transdermal Drug Delivery for the Treatment of Diabetes
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Endocrinology[Encapsulation Systems, U-Strip Insulin System, transdermal drug delivery]
Alexion's Soliris(TM) Granted Marketing Approval in Europe for Treatment of All Patients With PNH
HSMN NewsFeed,
22 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Soliris, eculizumab, PNH]
FDA Approves Ferring Pharmaceuticals' ENDOMETRIN(R) for Luteal Phase Support in Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Ferring Pharmaceuticals, ENDOMETRIN , progesterone vaginal insert]
Neurologix Announces Publication of Landmark Gene Therapy Study Demonstrating Safety and Statistically Significant Improvement in Patients With Advanced Parkinson's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Neurologix, Parkinson's disease, gene therapy]
BioLucent Creates New Company, Cianna Medical, to Continue Innovation in SAVI Breast Brachytherapy
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices[Cianna Medical, SAVI , brachytherapy, Hologic, BioLucent]
BioSphere Medical Announces Departure of Chief Operating Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[BioSphere Medical]
Celsion Completes Sale of Prolieve Assets
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Acquisitions, Urology[Celsion, Boston Scientific, Prolieve, benign prostatic hyperplasia]
Boston Scientific Purchases Prostate Treatment Technology from Celsion Corporation
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Acquisitions, Urology[Boston Scientific, Celsion, benign prostatic hyperplasia, Prolieve]
Thoratec Announces Appointment of Elisha Finney to Board of Directors; Names Neil Dimick Chairman and Don Hill Vice Chairman
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Personnel[Thoratec]
Pfizer's Lyrica Receives FDA Approval for Fibromyalgia Based on Expedited Review
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Pfizer, Lyrica, pregabalin, fibromyalgia]
Varian Medical Systems Names C. Clifton Ling as Director of Advanced Clinical Research
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology, Personnel[Varian Medical Systems]
Bard Promotes John A. DeFord, Ph.D., to Senior Vice President, Science, Technology and Clinical Affairs
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[C. R. Bard]
Vasomedical Announces a New Strategic Alliance with Living Data Technology Corp.
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Vasomedical, Living Data Technology, external counterpulsation]
Ceregene and Genzyme Announce Partnership for the Development and Commercialization of Cere-120 for Parkinson's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Genzyme, Ceregene, CERE-120, Parkinson's disease]
FDA Issues Approvable Letter for RISPERDAL(R) to Treat Adolescents with Schizophrenia and Children and Adolescents with Bipolar Mania
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Johnson & Johnson, RISPERDAL, risperidone, schizophrenia]
Presidio Pharmaceuticals Announces Key Executive Management Additions
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Presidio Pharmaceuticals]
LAB International licenses Fentanyl TAIFUN(R) to Janssen Pharmaceutica NV for Europe
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing[LAB INTERNATIONAL, Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, Fentanyl, TAIFUN]
LifeCycle Pharma Forms Scientific Advisory Board in Solid Organ Transplantation
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Lifecycle Pharma, organ transplantation]
VIVUS Completes End of Phase 2 Meeting with the FDA for Qnexa, a Treatment for Obesity
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[VIVUS, Qnexa, obesity, phentermine, topiramate]
Stereotaxis Announces 1000 Worldwide Atrial Fibrillation Procedures with Niobe(R) System
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Stereotaxis, Niobe, Atrial Fibrillation, cardiac ablation]
Elusys Names Jeremy D. Middleton Vice President of Corporate Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Elusys Therapeutics]
NanoMed Pharmaceuticals Hires Chief Scientific Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[NanoMed Pharmaceuticals]
New Analysis of WHI Data Shows Reduced Levels of Coronary Artery Calcification, a Predictor of Cardiovascular Events, in Women aged 50-59 taking Estrogen Therapy
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology[BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Elestrin, estrogen therapy]
King Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Approval of Epistaxis Kit for THROMBIN-JMI(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[King Pharmaceuticals, THROMBIN-JMI, epistaxes, nosebleed]
Trinity Biotech Announces Launch of Uni-Gold(TM) Legionella Urinary Antigen Test
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics[Trinity Biotech, Legionella, Uni-Gold]
Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics Inc. Announces $20 M Stem Cell License to Stem Cell Authority Ltd. for US Market
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Regenerative Medicine, Licensing[Tissue Regeneration Therapeutics, Stem Cell Authority, stem cell]
Neurochem receives third recommendation from European Data Safety Monitoring Board to continue Phase III clinical trial for tramiprosate (ALZHEMED(TM))
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology, Regulatory[NEUROCHEM, tramiprosate, ALZHEMED, Alzheimer's disease]
Abbott's RealTime Hepatitis B Viral Load Test Receives CE Marking in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Regulatory[Abbott, Celera , hepatitis B, RealTime HBV test, m2000]
Cethromycin Achieves Primary Endpoint in Pivotal Phase 3 Pneumonia Clinical Trial
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, cethromycin, community acquired pneumonia]
Arpida Receives Approval From US FDA to Initiate a Phase II Trial With iclaprim in Hospital-Acquired, Ventilator and Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Arpida, iclaprim, hospital-acquired pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia]
Shire Receives Approvable Letter From FDA for INTUNIV(TM) (guanfacine) Extended Release, a Nonstimulant for the Treatment of ADHD
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Shire plc, INTUNIV, guanfacine, SPD503, ADHD]
Exforge(R) Receives Final US Approval as New and Powerful Treatment Option for Patients With High Blood Pressure
HSMN NewsFeed,
21 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Exforge, Diovan, Norvasc, valsartan, amlodipine]
Paul J. McCormick Elected Chairman of Cardiogenesis Corporation
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Personnel[Cardiogenesis]
Pfizer Receives Approvable Letter From FDA For Maraviroc
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS, FDA[Pfizer, maraviroc]
Merck Provides Update on Status of Supplemental Biologics License Applications (sBLA) for GARDASIL(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[Merck, GARDASIL, Papillomavirus vaccine, vaginal cancer]
Thermage Sues Alma Lasers for Patent Infringement
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Litigation[Thermage, Alma Lasers]
Neoprobe Phase 2 Lymphoseek Trial Meets Primary Endpoint
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[Neoprobe, Lymphoseek, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy]
Coley Pharmaceutical Group Announces Pfizer's Discontinuation of Clinical Trials for PF-3512676 Combined with Cytotoxic Chemotherapy in Advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Coley Pharmaceutical Group, Pfizer, PF-3512676, lung cancer]
Pfizer Discontinues Clinical Trials for PF-3512676 Combined with Cytotoxic Chemotherapy in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Pfizer, PF-3512676, lung cancer, Coley Pharmaceutical Group]
Novagali Pharma Strengthens its Executive Management
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Novagali Pharma]
Genzyme Files for Approval of Single-Treatment Synvisc-One(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Genzyme, Synvisc-One, Synvisc, hylan G-F 20, osteoarthritis]
Noven & Shire to Develop New Transdermal Patch For ADHD
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery[Noven Pharmaceuticals, Shire plc, transdermal patch, ADHD, Daytrana]
NexMed Appoints Vivian Liu as Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[NexMed]
OrSense Receives European CE Mark Approval for Continuous Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring System
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Regulatory, Monitoring, Endocrinology[OrSense, NBM-200G, Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring, diabetes]
NCCN Updates Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Guidelines
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[NCCN, vorinostat, alemtuzumab, gemcitabine, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma]
Ranbaxy Receives Tentative Approval to Manufacture and Market Amlodipine Besylate Tablets
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals, Amlodipine Besylate, Norvasc, Pfizer]
Auriga Laboratories Announces the Formation of A.T.S. Pharmaceuticals, a Specialty Division dedicated to Dermatology and Gastroenterology
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Dermatology, Gastroenterology[Auriga Laboratories, A.T.S. Pharmaceuticals, AKURZA]
100 Percent of U.S. CyberKnife(R) Installed Base Treating Extracranial Tumors
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[Accuray, radiosurgery, CyberKnife]
FDA Approves Differin(R) (adapalene) Gel, 0.3% for Acne
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Dermatology, FDA[Galderma Laboratories, Differin, adapalene, acne]
DermTech Names Daniel P. Kolk, Ph.D., as Vice President, Product Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Personnel[DermTech]
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Expands Its Spinal Disorder Solution Technology With the Launch of the New NOVEL-TL Spinal Spacer System
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery[Alphatec Holdings, NOVEL-TL, Spinal Spacer System, spiine surgery]
Baxter Signs Agreements to Evaluate TISSEEL Use With New, Innovative Therapies
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Regenerative Medicine[Baxter, Intercytex, Spinal Restoration, fibrin sealant, TISSEEL]
Inspire and FAES Farma Amend Bilastine Licensing Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing[Inspire Pharmaceuticals, FAES Farma, bilastine, allergic rhinitis]
Plexxikon Expands Management Team and Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Plexxikon]
Toshiba to Sponsor Harvard Medical School Course in Virtual Colonoscopy
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Gastroenterology[Toshiba America Medical Systems, Virtual Colonoscopy]
DexCom(TM) Appoints Terrance H. Gregg as CEO
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[DexCom]
Chris Waddick Appointed President and CEO of Vasogen
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Vasogen]
Shire In-Licenses JUVISTA(R) (Human TGFbeta3) From Renovo
HSMN NewsFeed,
20 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing[Shire plc, Renovo Group, JUVISTA]
Beckman Coulter, Inc. Dismissed in Case Against Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Litigation[Digene, Ventana Medical Systems, Beckman Coulter]
ATS Medical to Acquire CryoCath Technologies' Surgical Cryoablation Business
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Acquisitions[ATS Medical, CryoCath Technologies]
CryoCath to sell surgical portfolio to ATS Medical in US$22 million transaction
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Acquisitions[CryoCath Technologies, ATS Medical]
Masimo Announces Continuous Noninvasive Functional Hemodynamic Monitoring With Plethysmograph Variability Index (PVI), Latest Masimo Rainbow SET Measurement
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Monitoring[Masimo, Plethysmograph Variability Index, PVI, pulse oximetry]
Altus Pharmaceuticals Submits Investigational New Drug Application to Study ALTU-237 for the Treatment for Hyperoxalurias and the Potential Prevention of Kidney Stone Formation
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Altus Pharmaceuticals, ALTU-237, kidney stone, Hyperoxaluria]
Myriad Genetics Collaborates With AstraZeneca on Phase 2 Trials
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Myriad Genetics, BRCA1, BRCA2, ICEBERG, KuDOS Pharmaceuticals, breast cancer]
Sanofi-Aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb Prevail in U.S. Plavix Patent Litigation
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sanofi-aventis, clopidogrel, Plavix, Apotex]
New PercSys Accordion(R) Stone Management Device Facilitates Endoscopic Lithotripsy Procedures
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Urology[Percutaneous Systems, PercSys Accordion, Stone Management Device, lithotripsy]
Small Bone Innovations Adds Artelon(R) CMC Spacer Arthro to Thumb Osteo- Arthritis Implant Line
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, FDA[Small Bone Innovations, Artelon, CMC Spacer Arthro]
Immucor's Echo Cleared by FDA for Marketing in U.S.
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, FDA[Immucor, Galileo Echo]
IMPAX Announces Lawsuit Related to Generic Version of Depakote ER
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[IMPAX Laboratories, Abbott, Depakote, Depakote ER]
Imaging Agent from Avid Radiopharmaceuticals to Be Licensed by Bayer Schering Pharma for Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Radiology[Avid Radiopharmaceuticals, Bayer Schering Pharma, 18F-AV1/ZK, imaging]
Eurand's Zentase(TM) Effective in Treating Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Studies Show
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Eurand, Zentase, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency]
Cytokinetics Announces Second Extension of Research Term Under Collaboration With GlaxoSmithKline
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Cytokinetics, GlaxoSmithKline, centromere-associated protein]
Cardica and Cook Medical Enter New Collaboration Agreement to Develop and Commercialize Closure Device for Heart Defects
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Cardica, Cook Medical, septal defect, patent foramen ovale]
CryoCor Confirms FDA Advisory Panel Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, FDA[CryoCor, cryoablation, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation,]
Smiths Medical Receives FDA Clearance for Power Injectable Ports and Safety Needles
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, FDA[Smiths Medical, PORT-A-CATH, GRIPPER PLUS]
HealthSonix to Launch Combination Therapy Program With a Major Pharmaceutical Company for Patients with Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices[HealthSonix, AquaSonix, Rheumatoid Arthritis]
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy Launches the 560 Series - a Complete, End-to-End High Definition Surgical Camera System
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Surgery[Smith & Nephew, Endoscopy, arthroscopy]
Lorus Therapeutics announces the initiation of a clinical trial of GTI-2040 in acute leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Lorus Therapeutics, GTI-2040, acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome]
Swissray International, Inc. Expands Board of Directors with Two New Appointments
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Personnel[Swissray International]
Novalar Announces Acceptance of NV-101 New Drug Application for Filing by FDA
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Dental, FDA[Novalar Pharmaceuticals, NV-101, anesthesia reversal, anesthesia]
Abraxis BioScience Exclusively Licenses Intellectual Property Portfolio Designed to Personalize Treatment for Colorectal Cancer from the University of Southern California
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Licensing[Abraxis BioScience, personalized medicine, Colorectal Cancer]
REVLIMID(R) Granted Full Marketing Authorization for Treatment of Multiple Myeloma in the European Union
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Regulatory[Celgene, REVLIMID, lenalidomide, multiple myeloma]
OSI Pharmaceuticals Begins Clinical Development Program of OSI-906 in Patients with Advanced Solid Tumors
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[OSI Pharmaceuticals, OSI-906, IGF-1R]
Bio-Bridge Science Issues Corporate Update
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Bio-Bridge Science, vaccine]
FDA Grants Priority Review for Bristol-Myers Squibb's Investigational Oncology Treatment Ixabepilone
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[Bristol-Myers Squibb, ixabepilone, breast cancer]
Bayer and Onyx Submit New European Marketing Authorization Application to EMEA for Nexavar to Treat Liver Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Regulatory[Bayer HealthCare, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Nexavar, sorafenib, liver cancer]
Memory Pharmaceuticals Establishes Plans for Clinical Program for MEM 3454 in Schizophrenia
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Memory Pharmaceuticals, MEM 3454, Schizophrenia]
Inovio Biomedical's Selective Electrochemical Tumor Ablation Therapy Shows Safety, Tolerability, and Significant Complete Responses in Breast Cancer Study
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Inovio Biomedical, SECTA , Tumor Ablation, electroporation, breast cancer]
Nobel Prize Winning Scientist Joins InVivo Therapeutics Team
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[InVivo Therapeutics]
New Study Demonstrates Significant Economic and Clinical Value of NT-proBNP Testing for the Management of Heart Failure
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Cardiology[Roche Group, Roche Diagnostics, NT-proBNP]
Organon's Once-a-Month Contraceptive Ring, NuvaRing(R) Completes European Authorization
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[N.V. Organon, Organon, NuvaRing, contraceptive]
ZymoGenetics Establishes Global Collaboration With Bayer HealthCare for Development and Commercialization of Recombinant Human Thrombin
HSMN NewsFeed,
19 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing[ZymoGenetics, Bayer HealthCare, recombinant human thrombin, rThrombin]
NMT Medical's BioSTAR(R) Receives Canadian Regulatory Approval
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional Cardiology, Regulatory[NMT Medical, BioSTAR, septal repair implant, patent foramen ovale]
Teleflex Medical Awarded Five New Respiratory Care Agreements with Novation
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Group Purchasing[Teleflex Medical , Novation , University HealthSystem Consortium]
Greatbatch Announces Completion of Enpath Medical Acquisition
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions[Greatbatch, Enpath Medical]
NeuroVasx, Inc. Announces 510(k) FDA Submission of its cPAX Aneurysm Treatment System(TM) for Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional, Neurology[NeuroVasx, cPAX, Aneurysm Treatment System, cerebral aneurysm, embolization]
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for New Tripolar, 16-Electrode Neurostimulation Lead to Treat Chronic Pain
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, FDA[Medtronic, neurostimulation, RestoreADVANCED, PrimeADVANCED, DuraLoc]
SpectraScience Appoints John Pappajohn to Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[SpectraScience]
ARKRAY USA Launches Assure(R) 4 Blood Glucose Monitoring System
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Monitoring[ARKRAY USA, Assure 4, Blood Glucose Monitor]
Micromedics Acquires Santa Barbara Medco
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions[Micromedics, Santa Barbara Medco]
Health Canada approves new chemotherapy treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Regulatory[sanofi-aventis, Eloxatin, oxaliplatin, colorectal cancer]
Gene Logic Collaboration Reveals Genomic Predictors of Parkinson's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Gene Logic, Parkinson's disease]
Cequent Pharmaceuticals Completes $9 Million Series a Financing With Equity Investment from Novartis Option Fund
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[Cequent Pharmaceuticals]
Confirma Appoints New Vice President of Sales
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Oncology, Personnel[Confirma , CADstream, computer-aided detection]
ProUroCare Medical Elects Robert Rudelius as Director
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology, Personnel[ProUroCare Medical, prostate cancer]
Oragenics Appoints Dr. Ronald P. Evens to Its Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Oragenics]
Sepracor Issues Statement Regarding CMS Medicare Part B Reimbursement Change for XOPENEX(R) Inhalation Solution
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Reimbursement[Sepracor, XOPENEX, levalbuterol, albuterol]
NeuroLogica Supports NFL Summit to Review Policies on Concussion and Head Injury
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology[NeuroLogica Corp, CereTom, computed tomography]
Atherotech Names Leading High Tech Heart Disease Prevention Expert as Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Cardiology[Atherotech]
Bio-Matrix Scientific Group, Inc.'s Dr. Geoffrey O'Neill Sees Promise in New Studies for Producing Embryonic-Like Stem Cells from Skin Cells
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Regenerative Medicine[Bio-Matrix Scientific Group, stem cell]
Leksell Gamma Knife(R) Perfexion(TM) Setting New Standards for Fast, Effective, Precise Radiosurgery Treatments
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[Elekta, Gamma Knife, Perfexion]
BioMarin Initiates Expanded Access Program for Kuvan in the U.S.
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Merck KGaA, Kuvan, sapropterin, phenylketonuria]
Genmab Announces Development Plans for Ofatumumab
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Genmab, ofatumumab, HuMax-CD20, GlaxoSmithKline]
Inverness Medical Innovations Acquires Home Coagulation Service Provider, Quality Assured Services, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions[Inverness Medical Innovations, Quality Assured Services Inc]
Novelos Therapeutics Announces Encouraging Results in Ongoing Phase 2 Ovarian Cancer Trial at Dana-Farber/Partners Cancer Care
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Novelos Therapeutics, Dana-Farber/Partners Cancer Care, NOV-002, ovarian cancer]
Oculus Innovative Sciences Appoints Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Oculus Innovative Sciences, Dana Redhair]
Carl Zeiss Meditec Seeks Protection of Proprietary Information
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Litigation[Carl Zeiss Meditec, Optovue]
CoMentis Receives FDA Clearance to Begin Human Clinical Trials for Its Disease-Modifying Alzheimer's Therapy
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[CoMentis, CTS-21166, Alzheimer's disease]
StemCells, Inc. Announces Important Milestone in Batten Disease Clinical Trial
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Regenerative Medicine, Neurology[StemCells, HuCNS-SC, stem cell, Batten disease]
Vegenics Licenses From CoGenesys Antibodies Against VEGF-C for Applications Including Oncology
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Licensing[CoGenesys, Vegenics, VEGF-C]
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Announces Financial Management Change
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Keryx Biopharmaceuticals]
Labopharm's Once-Daily Tramadol Approved for Sale in Canada
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[Labopharm, tramadol]
NicOx Provides an Update on NCX 4016
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[NicOx, NCX 4016, colon cancer]
Kensey Nash Announces Results of EU Coronary Study Using the Thromcat(TM) Thrombectomy Catheter System
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional Cardiology[Kensey Nash, ThromCat, Thrombectomy Catheter]
Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Top Line Results of Balsalazide Tablets Registration Study
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Gastroenterology, FDA[Salix Pharmaceuticals, balsalazide, COLAZAL , ulcerative colitis]
Canadian hospitals participate in first-ever clinical trial to evaluate new pacemaker system designed for use in MRI machines
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Medtronic of Canada, Medtronic, EnRhythm, MRI SureScan, pacemaker]
Cephalon Receives FDA Approval of NUVIGIL(TM) for the Treatment of Excessive Sleepiness Associated with Three Disorders
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Cephalon, NUVIGIL, armodafinil]
Basilea Announces Submission of Marketing Authorization Application in Europe by Janssen-Cilag International NV for Ceftobiprole, a Novel Anti-MRSA Broad-spectrum Cephalosporin
HSMN NewsFeed,
18 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[Basilea Pharmaceutica, ceftobiprole, Janssen-Cilag, Johnson & Johnson]
Siemens Demonstrates New Methods of Cardiovascular Risk Assessment at the American Society of Echocardiography
HSMN NewsFeed,
16 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Siemens Medical Solutions, syngo , ACUSON]
FDA Converts TELCYTA Full Clinical Hold to Partial Hold
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[Telik, TELCYTA, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer]
FDA Issues Third Approvable Letter for Thelin (Sitaxsentan Sodium)
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Encysive Pharmaceuticals, THELIN, sitaxsentan, pulmonary arterial hypertension]
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves Gilead's Letairis(TM) (ambrisentan) 5 mg and 10 mg Tablets for the Once-Daily Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (WHO Group 1) in Patients with WHO Functional Class II or III Symptoms
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Gilead Sciences, Letairis, ambrisentan, pulmonary arterial hypertension]
Specific Mechanical Component/Software Incompatibility Resulted in 1.25 mm Shift in Target Area Alignment in Radiosurgery Treatment
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology, Neurosurgery[BrainLAB, radiosurgery]
Siemens Offers Exclusive First Look at How Dual Source CT is Turning Dual Energy into Clinical Routine at the Stanford Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology[Siemens Medical Solutions, syngo , Dual Energy, Computed Tomography]
Former President and CEO of Biomira Alex McPherson Joins Carrington Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Carrington Laboratories]
Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Appoints Dr. Freddie Ann Hoffman to the Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Rexahn Pharmaceuticals]
Next Safety, Inc.'s Innovative Drug Delivery System Will Replace Cigarettes and Significantly Advance Pulmonary Medication Delivery
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Devices, Drug Delivery[Next Safety, pulmonary drug delivery, asthma]
Collegium Pharmaceutical Inc., Announces the Filing of IND for Abuse Deterrent Sustained Release Opioid Product
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, FDA[Collegium Pharmaceutical, DETERx]
Daxor Announces Valley Hospital of Ridgewood, NJ Purchases Blood Volume Analyzer BVA-100
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Devices[Daxor, Blood Volume Analyzer, BVA-100]
KCI Enters into Exclusive Worldwide License with NovaBay for NeutroPhase(TM) Wound Treatment Solution Technology
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Wound Care, Licensing[Kinetic Concepts, NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, NeutroPhase]
Investigational Study Demonstrated a Re-Establishment of Clinical Improvement with Orencia(R) (Abatacept) in Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis upon Re-Introduction of Therapy
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Bristol-Myers Squibb, ORENCIA, abatacept, juvenile idiopathic arthritis]
FDA Approves New Route of Administration for Rapid-Acting Apidra(R) Providing an Additional Treatment Option for Hospitalized Diabetes Patients with High Blood Sugar Levels
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[sanofi-aventis, Apidra, glulisine, insulin, diabetes]
REMICADE(R) Two Year Data in Ankylosing Spondylitis Show Improvement in Spinal Mobility and Spinal Inflammation
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Schering-Plough, Centocor, ankylosing spondylitis, REMICADE, infliximab]
Bradley Pharmaceuticals Launches Peranex(TM) HC Cream
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Peranex]
ACTEMRA(TM) (tocilizumab) Significantly Improves Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Compared to a Current Standard of Care
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Roche Group, ACTEMRA, rheumatoid arthritis]
GlaxoSmithKline and Genmab Present Positive Phase II Results With ofatumumab in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Genmab, GlaxoSmithKline, HuMax-CD20, rheumatoid arthritis, ofatumumab]
Three Studies Suggest Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (adalimumab) May Improve Work Productivity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Abbott, rheumatoid arthritis, HUMIRA, adalimumab]
Integra LifeSciences Announces Launch of the Integra Brain Retractor System
HSMN NewsFeed,
15 Jun 2007:
Devices, Neurosurgery[Integra LifeSciences, Brain Retractor System, BUDDE Halo System]
Studies Presented at International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery on the Superior Clinical Outcomes Using the ESTECH COBRA(R) Product Line for Cardiac Ablation
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[ESTECH, COBRA AFfirm, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation]
DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Elects Robert F. Doman as Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[DUSA Pharmaceuticals]
American Medical Systems Expands Global Clinical Evaluation of MiniArc(TM) Single Incision Sling for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Urology[American Medical Systems Holdings, MiniArc, Sling System]
Critical Biologics Appoints Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Critical Biologics Corporation]
Derma Sciences Receives Health Canada Clearance for API-MED(TM) Antimicrobial Dressings with Active Manuka Honey
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Wound Care, Regulatory[Derma Sciences, API-MED, Manuka Honey]
Axcan Pharma Initiates MAX-002 Phase III Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a High-Concentration 1 Gram Mesalamine Suppository
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Axcan Pharma, MAX-002, CANASA, mesalamine, ulcerative proctitis]
Living Cell Technologies Announces First Diabetes Patient Successfully Dosed in Phase I/IIa DiabeCell(R) Trial
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Regenerative Medicine, Endocrinology[Living Cell Technologies, DiabeCell, diabetes]
Seattle Genetics Adds Industry Veterans John P. McLaughlin and Daniel G. Welch to its Board of Directors and Promotes Eric Dobmeier to Chief Business Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Personnel[Seattle Genetics]
Cordis Corporation Resolves Corporate Warning Letter
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional Cardiology[Cordis, Johnson & Johnson]
Shire's ELAPRASE(TM) (idursulfase) Approved by Health Canada for Treatment of Hunter Syndrome
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[Shire PLC, ELAPRASE , Hunter syndrome, Mucopolysaccharidosis]
TomoTherapy Incorporated Partners with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to Develop Compact Proton Therapy System
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[TomoTherapy, proton therapy]
Philips Ships Landmark 3,000th Brilliance CT System and Showcases Continued Innovations to Flagship Line of Scanners and Solutions
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology[Royal Philips Electronics, Computed Tomography]
Anacor Names Paulette Dillon as Chief Business Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Anacor Pharmaceuticals]
Mindray Receives FDA Approval for Two Products Targeting North American Market
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, FDA[Mindray Medical, BC-3200, hematology analyzer, Hypervisor]
Boehringer Ingelheim Initiates SPRING Study of Aptivus(R) (tipranavir) capsules in Diverse Group of Highly Treatment-Experienced HIV Patients
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS[Boehringer Ingelheim, Aptivus, tipranavir, SPRING study]
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces Plan to Close Toulon, France Facility
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic[Wright Medical Group]
Barrier Therapeutics Announces Liarozole Phase 2/3 Study Results in Lamellar Ichthyosis
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Dermatology[Barrier Therapeutics, lamellar ichthyosis, liarozole]
Given Imaging Receives U.S. Marketing Clearance for PillCam(R) ESO 2
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Gastroenterology, FDA[Given Imaging, PillCam ESO 2, PillCam, InScope, esophageal video capsule]
XLTEK Announces New Senior Management Appointment
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Excel-Tech]
Human Genome Sciences Reports That a Phase 2 Study of LymphoStat-B(R) Showed Significant Reductions in Disease Activity in Patients with Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Human Genome Sciences, LymphoStat-B, belimumab, lupus]
STAAR Surgical Creates New Leadership Position to Oversee Research, Development and Clinical Activities
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Devices, Ophthalmology, Personnel[STAAR Surgical]
CIMZIA(TM) Effective in Reducing Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
HSMN NewsFeed,
14 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[UCB, RAPID 1, RAPID 2, CIMZIA, certolizumab, rheumatoid arthritis]
FDA Advisory Committee Did Not Recommend Approval of Rimonabant (ZIMULTI(R)) for Use in Obese and Overweight Patients With Associated Risks Factors
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, Endocrinology[sanofi-aventis, rimonabant, ZIMULTI, ACOMPLIA]
OSI Pharmaceuticals Announces the Election of Kenneth B. Lee, Jr. to Its Board
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[OSI Pharmaceuticals]
Ambrilia Appoints a New Chairman
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Ambrilia Biopharma]
Affymax(R) Announces Resignation of Elizabeth A. Czerepak From its Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Affymax]
GE Healthcare Demonstrates Innovative Research Advancements for Next-Generation CT Imaging
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology[GE Healthcare, Multidetector-Row CT, Computed Tomography]
CardioDynamics Announces New ICG Hypertension Evidence
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Monitoring, Cardiology[CardioDynamics, BioZ, impedance cardiography, hypertension]
Cayenne Medical Expands Executive Staff
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Personnel[Cayenne Medical]
Orthofix Announces First Surgical Procedure Using Advent(TM) Cervical Disc
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery[Orthofix International, Blackstone Medical, Advent Cervical Disc, spine surgery]
GlaxoSmithKline to Make Unprecedented Vaccine Donation to WHO Pandemic Flu Stockpile
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[GlaxoSmithKline, pandemic influenza]
FDA Clearance for World's First RFID Surgical Sponge Counting System to Prevent Retention of Surgical Sponges
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery[ClearCount Medical Solutions, SmartSponge]
"The Group Room(R)" Cancer Talk Radio Show to Broadcast Follow-up Special to the 12th Congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA)
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Oncology[Vital Options, The Group Room]
Viking Systems, Inc. Appoints Robert F. Mathews as Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Viking Systems]
Logical Therapeutics Inc. Raises US $30M Series B to Advance Drug Pipeline Targeting Inflammatory Diseases
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[Logical Therapeutics]
Hansen Medical Announces First U.S. Customer Shipment to Cleveland Clinic
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Hansen Medical, Sensei, Robotic Catheter, Artisan Control Catheter]
LifeCell Corporation Receives 510(k) Clearance for Tissue Repair Product
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, FDA[LifeCell, Strattice, tissue matrix]
Dale M. Edgar, Ph.D., to Join Lilly; Will Head Lilly Research Lab's Discovery Sleep Research Efforts
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Eli Lilly]
BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces the Commercial Launch of Elestrin(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Elestrin, estradiol gel, Kenwood Therapeutics]
Bradley Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of Elestrin(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Bradley Pharmaceuticals, Elestrin, estradiol gel, Kenwood Therapeutics]
ARIAD Announces Appointment of Senior Oncology Executive to Leadership Team
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[ARIAD Pharmaceuticals]
Toshiba Introduces SURESubtraction Software Package for Neurological CT Angiography Procedures
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Neurology[Toshiba America Medical Systems, SURESubtraction, Aquilion CT]
Viatronix Inc. Receives CE Mark and Announces the Release of Their V3D-Colon Integrated with Medicsight ColonCAD.
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, Gastroenterology[Viatronix, Medicsight, virtual colonoscopy, V3D-Colon, imaging]
Latest Data Show MabThera(R) Provides Significant and Sustained Relief From Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
HSMN NewsFeed,
13 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Roche Group, rituximab, rheumatoid arthritis, MabThera]
Sciele Pharma Completes Acquisition of Alliant Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions[Sciele Pharma, Alliant Pharmaceuticals, Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals]
Microline PENTAX Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Specialty Surgical Instrumentation
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Distribution[Microline PENTAX, Specialty Surgical Instrumentation]
Bob Purcell Named Exactech Vice President U.S. Sales
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Personnel[Exactech]
Neurocrine Announces Resubmission of New Drug Application for Indiplon Capsules
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Neurocrine Biosciences, indiplon, insomnia]
Core Oncology Acquires Brachytherapy Business
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology, Mergers & Acquisitions[Core Oncology, Mills Biopharmaceuticals, Coloplast, brachytherapy]
Candela Names Jonathan Kateman Vice President and General Manager of Home Products
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Candela]
William D. Perez of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company Appointed to Johnson & Johnson Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Devices, Personnel[Johnson & Johnson]
MicroMed Appoints Pamela Westbrook to Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Personnel[MicroMed Cardiovascular, DeBakey VAD, ventricular assist device]
Mark J. Forchette Named President and Chief Executive Officer of OptiMedica(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Ophthalmology, Personnel[OptiMedica , photocoagulation]
Sherlene Bagley Named Director, Portfolio Development for HEALTHPOINT, Ltd.
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[HEALTHPOINT]
Marcus Girolamo Appointed Director of Marketing, HEALTHPOINT
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[HEALTHPOINT]
CEL-SCI Receives US FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Its Cancer Drug Multikine(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[CEL-SCI Corp, Multikine, head and neck cancer]
Xanthus Completes Special Protocol Assessment with FDA for Phase 3 Registration Trial of Xanafide in Patients with Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[Xanthus Pharmaceuticals, Xanafide, amonafide, acute myeloid leukemia]
Aquinox Pharmaceuticals completes US $ 14.5 million Series A financing
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[Aquinox Pharmaceuticals]
Metabasis Therapeutics Announces Election of George F. Schreiner to Its Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Metabasis Therapeutics]
Emisphere Technologies, Inc. Appoints Laura Kragie as Vice President of Clinical Development/Chief Medical Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Personnel[ Emisphere Technologies]
Response Biomedical Receives Approval to Market NT-proBNP Congestive Heart Failure Marker Test in Canada
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Cardiology, Regulatory[Response Biomedical, NT-proBNP, congestive heart failure]
July Issue of Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy Highlights Study of FACTIVE(R) Tablets for Five-Day Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Oscient Pharmaceuticals, FACTIVE, gemifloxacin, community-acquired pneumonia]
Critical Therapeutics Announces the Publication of Data for ZYFLO CR(TM) (Zileuton) Extended-Release Tablets in the Journal of Asthma
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Critical Therapeutics, ZYFLO CR, zileuton, asthma]
Eurand Files NDA for Zentase(TM) for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Eurand Pharmaceuticals, Zentase, pancreatic enzyme]
CombinatoRx and Angiotech Extend Research and Development Collaboration to Create Next Generation Drug Device and Local Delivery Medicines
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery[CombinatoRx, Angiotech Pharmaceuticals]
Artes Medical Forms New Subsidiary to Commercially Develop and License Medical Applications of Its Microsphere Technology
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Dermatology[Artes Medical, Spheris Medical, ArteFill, dermal filler, microsphere]
Washington Hospital Healthcare System First in the United States to Treat Patients Using the New Leksell(R) Gamma Knife Perfexion(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology, Neurosurgery[Elekta, Leksell, Gamma Knife Perfexion, radiosurgery]
Immtech and Par Enter Licensing Agreement on Pafuramidine for Treatment of Pneumocystis Pneumonia
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, HIV/AIDS[Immtech Pharmaceuticals, Par Pharmaceutical, pafuramidine, Pneumocystis]
Richard Juelis Joins Bionovo's Board of Directors
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Bionovo]
FDA Grants Ceragenix's Request for Designation
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Biopharmaceuticals, Wound Care, FDA[Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, EpiCeram , Ceragenin]
BioSante Pharmaceuticals Announces Reinitiation of Product Development With Teva
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceutical]
ROXRO PHARMA Completes $42.7 Million Financing Round
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[ROXRO PHARMA]
Bradley Pharmaceuticals Launches Authorized Generic of ADOXA(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Dermatology, Generics[Bradley Pharmaceuticals, ADOXA , doxycycline, Par Pharmaceutical]
Jack Lief Named Chairman of ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[ADVENTRX Pharmaceuticals]
LinkMed: SACS Medical is Granted FDA Clearance
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Monitoring, FDA[LinkMed, SACS Medical, medical signal handling]
Given Imaging Announces Highlights of Sixth International Conference on Capsule Endoscopy(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
12 Jun 2007:
Devices, Gastroenterology[Given Imaging, Capsule Endoscopy, PillCam]
Intelect Medical Announces $7 Million Series B Investment from Boston Scientific and Greatbatch
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices, Neurology, Venture Capital[Intelect Medical, neuromodulation]
Northfield Laboratories Announces New Regulatory Leadership
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Northfield Laboratories, PolyHeme]
Rheologics Technologies Inc. Announces Enhanced Strategy for the Future
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices[Rheologics Technologies, Rheologics]
Coley Pharmaceutical Group Broadens Leading Toll-like Receptor (TLR) Platform Through Strategic Acquisition of 3M Company's TLR Therapeutic Research and Development Programs
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Acquisitions[Coley Pharmaceutical Group, 3M]
U.S. Department of Justice Investigation of Bristol-Myers Squibb in Proposed Plavix Patent Settlement Is Resolved
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[Bristol-Myers Squibb, Plavix, Apotex]
US Court Allows Teva to Resume US Sales of Its Generic Version of Lotrel
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[Novartis, Sandoz, Teva Pharmaceutical, amlodipine, besylate, benazepril, Lotrel]
Teva Receives Favorable Court Decision Regarding Generic Lotrel(R); Novartis' Motion for Preliminary Injunction Denied
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[Teva Pharmaceutical, Novartis, amlodipine, besylate, benazepril, Lotrel]
Meridian Signs Contract for Exclusive Distribution of the LAPEX 2000 LipoLaser for the South Eastern United States
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices, Distribution[Meridian Co, Meridian Medical Inc, Lifeline Medical Technology, LAPEX 2000]
International Aid and GE Healthcare Form Partnership to Distribute Medical Equipment in Developing Countries
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices[GE Healthcare]
Phytomedics Inc. Announces Series B Funding of US $9 Million to Start Development of its Phase III Drug Candidate for Rheumatoid Arthritis
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[Phytomedics]
Bosentan (Tracleer) Receives EU Approval for Reduction of Number of New Digital Ulcerations in Systemic Sclerosis Patients
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[Actelion, Tracleer, systemic sclerosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension]
PDI Appoints Nancy Connelly Senior Vice President, Sales Support Services
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[ PDI]
AGA Medical Appoints Ronald E. Lund Chief Legal Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology, Personnel[AGA Medical, Amplatz]
NeurogesX Completes Enrollment in Phase 3 Clinical Trial for Postherpetic Neuralgia
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[NeurogesX, NGX-4010, postherpetic neuralgia, neuropathic pain]
KCI Announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration Clearance for Next-Generation V.A.C.(R) Therapy Technologies Across Multiple Care Settings Including Home Use
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices, Wound Care, FDA[Kinetic Concepts, V.A.C. Therapy, InfoV.A.C., ActiV.A.C.]
Alpharma Appoints Thomas J. Spellman III Chief Legal Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Alpharma]
Altus Pharmaceuticals Reacquires European Development and Commercialization Rights to ALTU-135
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Acquisitions[Altus Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Falk Pharma, ALTU-135]
Response Biomedical Files for US FDA 510(k) Market Clearance of Rapid Influenza A+B Test
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, FDA[Response Biomedical, Influenza]
Judgment Enters in Favor of Proveris Scientific Corporation in Patent Infringement Lawsuit against InnovaSystems, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices, Drug Delivery, Litigation[Proveris Scientific, SprayVIEW, InnovaSystems]
Progen Expands Senior Management Team with Addition of Two Biopharmaceutical Industry Veterans
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Personnel[Progen Pharmaceuticals]
Pilot Phase 3 Results of NovaCardia's KW-3902 for Acute Congestive Heart Failure Presented at Late-Breaking Session of Heart Failure Congress 2007
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology[NovaCardia, KW-3902, adenosine A1 receptor, heart failure]
Pivotal Phase III Trial Showed PROMACTA(R) (eltrombopag olamine) Raised Platelet Counts and Reduced Bleeding in Patients With Chronic ITP
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[GlaxoSmithKline, PROMACTA, eltrombopag olamine, thrombocytopenic purpura]
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Data From Studies of Two Anti-Cancer Agents, SNS-595 and SNS-032, at the 12th Congress of the European Hematology Association
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, SNS-595, SNS-032, Leukemia]
Gore AVIATOR Study Receives Conditional Approval from FDA
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional, FDA[W. L. Gore, VIABAHN, Endoprosthesis, hemodialysis]
Favrille Announces Data From Phase 2 Clinical Trial of FavId for Indolent B-Cell Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Europe
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Favrille, FavId, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma]
Cytogen Announces New Sales and Marketing Leadership with the Appointment of Stephen A. Ross
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Cytogen]
Archemix and Takeda to Enter into Collaboration for Discovery and Development of Aptamer Therapeutics
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Archemix, Takeda Pharmaceutical, aptamer]
FDA Accepts and Grants Priority Review of ERBITUX(R) (Cetuximab) sBLA for Overall Survival in Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[ImClone Systems, Bristol-Myers Squibb, ERBITUX, Cetuximab, Colorectal Cancer]
Archemix and Merck KGaA Sign Strategic Alliance
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Archemix, Merck Serono, Merck KGaA, aptamer]
GSK and Adolor Update Alvimopan (Entereg/Entrareg(R)) Development Program
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Adolor, GlaxoSmithKline, alvimopan, Entereg, Entrareg]
Studies Show Efficacy and Safety of Alexion's Soliris(TM) in Broad Population of PNH Patients
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Soliris, eculizumab, PNH]
Organon's Sugammadex Demonstrated a 9-12 Times Faster Recovery in Phase III Pivotal Trial as Compared to Neostigmine
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[N.V Organon, Organon, Akzo Nobel, Sugammadex, Aurora trial]
OraSure Technologies Receives CE Mark for OraQuick ADVANCE(R) Rapid HIV Test
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Regulatory, HIV/AIDS[OraSure Technologies, OraQuick, ADVANCE® HIV test]
Medivation's Dimebon(TM) Maintains Statistically Significant Benefit on All Five Efficacy Endpoints in Alzheimer's Disease Trial After One Year of Therapy
HSMN NewsFeed,
11 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Medivation, Dimebon, Alzheimer's disease]
Mylan Announces Final FDA Approval for Doxycycline Tablets, 150mg
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Mylan Laboratories, Doxycycline, Adoxa, Doak Dermatologics]
Globus Medical Announces Major Sales Force Expansion
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Devices, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic[Globus Medical, spine surgery]
Trexima(TM) (Sumatriptan/Naproxen Sodium) Demonstrated Migraine-Free Response Across Multiple Attacks
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[GlaxoSmithKline, Trexima, migraine, sumatriptan, naproxen]
Boston Life Sciences, Inc. Changes Name to Alseres Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Boston Life Sciences, Alseres Pharmaceuticals]
Medtronic Presents 12-Month Results from VALOR Clinical Study Evaluating Talent(TM) Thoracic Stent Graft
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional[Medtronic, Thoracic Stent Graft, VALOR trial, thoracic aortic aneurysm]
Callisto Pharmaceuticals Files Suit Against Former Executive Vice President for Breach of Employment Agreement, Fraud, Conversion and Related Claims
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Tapestry Pharmaceuticals, Donald Picker]
Scios Announces Enrollment of First Patients in ASCEND-HF Trial in Acute Heart Failure
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology[Scios, ASCEND-HF, NATRECOR, nesiritide, acutely decompensated heart failure]
AVANIR Pharmaceuticals Presents Zenvia Phase III Data in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain at International Congress on Neuropathic Pain
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[AVANIR Pharmaceuticals, Zenvia, neuropathic pain, DPN]
International Movement Disorder Specialists Receive New Information About the Use of Once-Daily AZILECT(R) in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Teva Neuroscience, Parkinson's disease, AZILECT, rasagiline]
Schering-Plough and Bayer Healthcare Announce Availability of ZETIA in Japan, the First Cholesterol-Lowering Agent With a Novel Mechanism of Action Approved in Japan in 18 Years
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Regulatory[Schering-Plough, Bayer HealthCare, ZETIA, ezetimibe, hypercholesterolemia]
Regeneron Submits Biologics License Application to U.S. FDA for IL-1 Trap (Rilonacept) for Treatment of CAPS
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Interleukin-1 Trap, rilonacept]
Akorn, Inc. and Natco Pharma Limited add Two Injectable Drug Products To API Supply and Margin Sharing Agreement
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Akorn, Natco Pharma Limited]
Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces Imminent Launch of Visiclear(R) in Japan
HSMN NewsFeed,
8 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Salix Pharmaceuticals, Zeria Pharmaceutical, Visiclear, VISICOL]
Biodesix, Inc. Announces Breakthrough In Molecular Diagnostics For Lung Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Oncology[Biodesix, non-small cell lung cancer, VeriStrat]
Ablation Frontiers Announces CE Mark and Commercial Launch of Novel Cardiac Ablation System
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Regulatory, Cardiology[Ablation Frontiers, atrial fibrillation, Cardiac Ablation]
Statement by the President on the Embryonic Stem Cell Bill
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Regenerative Medicine[White House Press Office, stem cell]
New Balloon Catheter Available Worldwide for Carotid and Renal Angioplasty Procedures
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional[Cordis, AVIATOR, Balloon Dilatation Catheter, carotid artery, renal artery]
Abbott's HUMIRA(R) (Adalimumab) Approved in the European Union for the Treatment of Crohn's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Gastroenterology, Regulatory[Abbott, HUMIRA, adalimumab, Crohn's disease]
In 2009 Exonhit Aims to ask for Market Clearance in Europe for a Blood Diagnostic Test for Alzheimer's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Neurology[ExonHit Therapeutics, Alzheimer's disease]
Raymond Tesi, M.D., F.A.C.S. Joins Coronado Biosciences as President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, Personnel[Coronado Biosciences]
SpineVision(R) Reports U.S. Market Penetration Milestone: 250th Spine Surgeon Has Been Trained to Use the Company's FDA-cleared PediGuard(TM) Device
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery[SpineVision, PediGuard, pedicle screw, spine surgery]
Iroko Pharmaceuticals Appoints Susan F. Langer M.D. as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Research & Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Iroko Pharmaceuticals]
Smith & Nephew Appoints Joseph DeVivo President of Orthopaedic Reconstruction
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Personnel[Smith & Nephew]
Eli Lilly and Company Comments on Recent Court Rulings Regarding Zyprexa(R) Patents
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[Eli Lilly, Zenith Goldline Pharmaceuticals, olanzapine, Zyprexa]
Zogenix Appoints David Nassif Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Zogenix]
Viamet Pharmaceuticals Raises $4 Million Round of Financing
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[Viamet Pharmaceuticals]
Par Pharmaceutical Names Gerard A. Martino EVP and COO, Veronica A. Lubatkin EVP and CFO
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Par Pharmaceutical]
Patrick Gallagher Joins Acusphere as Senior Vice President, Business Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Personnel[Acusphere]
INNOVIVE Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for Tamibarotene for the Treatment of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[INNOVIVE Pharmaceuticals, Tamibarotene, promyelocytic leukemia]
Daxor Announces Oklahoma VA Medical Center of Oklahoma City, OK Acquires BVA-100 Blood Volume Analyzer
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices[Daxor, Blood Volume Analyzer, BVA-100]
First Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeries Using Viking Systems' 3Di Vision System Performed at Regional Oncologic Hospital in Rionero in Vulture, PZ, Italy
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery[Viking Systems, 3Di Vision System, videothoracoscopic surgery]
OmniGuide Announces Start of Clinical Trial Comparing the BeamPath Flexible CO2 Laser Fiber to the Pulse Dye Laser
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices[OmniGuide, BeamPath, CO2 laser, Respiratory Papillomatosis]
Remicade(R) Receives EU Approval as First and Only Biologic Treatment for Pediatric Crohn's Disease
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Gastroenterology, Regulatory[Schering-Plough, Centocor, REMICADE, infliximab, Crohn's disease]
OrthoGlide(TM) Medial Knee Implant Reports Over 200 Implants
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic[Advanced Bio-Surfaces, OrthoGlide, Medial Knee implant]
Teva and Active Biotech to Initiate Pivotal Phase III Trial Program of Oral Laquinimod for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Teva Pharmaceutical, Active Biotech, laquinimod, multiple sclerosis]
Inspire Adds Stephen D. Celestini as Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Inspire Pharmaceuticals]
Indevus Reports Positive Data From Phase III NEBIDO(R) Trial
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Indevus Pharmaceuticals, NEBIDO, testosterone undecanoate]
Human Genome Sciences Announces Positive Final Results Of Phase 2b Trial of Albuferon(R)
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Human Genome Sciences, Albuferon, albinterferon alfa-2b, hepatitis C]
Landmark Study Published in the New England Journal of Medicine Shows Important Benefits of Eprodisate (KIACTA(TM)) Treatment for Patients with Amyloid A (AA) Amyloidosis
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[NEUROCHEM, Eprodisate, AA Amyloidosis Trial, AA amyloidosis, KIACTA]
Labopharm Initiates Phase III Clinical Study for Once-Daily Formulation of Trazodone
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Labopharm, trazodone, Unipolar Depressive Disorder]
Dr. Patrice Milos Joins Helicos BioSciences as Chief Scientific Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Helicos BioSciences]
AngioDynamics Appoints John Soto to Lead Global Sales
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[AngioDynamics]
Spectranetics Appoints Donald Fletcher Vice President of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Spectranetics]
NeurogesX Announces Presentation of Positive Phase 3 Clinical Data at the Second International Congress on Neuropathic Pain Meeting (NeuPSIG)
HSMN NewsFeed,
7 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[NeurogesX, postherpetic neuralgia, NGX-4010, neuropathic pain]
Biomet Announces Executive Retirements
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Personnel[Biomet , Biomet Spine, Biomet Trauma]
Phase III Study Evaluating Gilead's Viread(R) for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Meets Primary Endpoint
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals[Gilead Sciences, Viread, tenofovir, hepatitis B , Hepsera, adefovir]
Aspreva announces Fast-Track designation granted by the FDA for CellCept in lupus nephritis
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA[Aspreva Pharmaceuticals, CellCept, mycophenolate mofetil, lupus, nephritis]
NMT Medical Wins Favorable Ruling in Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Cardia
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional Cardiology, Litigation[NMT Medical, Cardia , Intrasept, patent foramen ovale]
Takeda Revises ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl) Prescribing Label
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology, FDA[Takeda Pharmaceuticals, ACTOS, pioglitazone, diabetes]
Multiple Hospitals Acquire Second CyberKnife(R) System to Meet Growing Demand for Radiosurgery
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[Accuray, CyberKnife, radiosurgery]
Osprey Pharmaceuticals Limited Appoints Former PDL BioPharma Executive Barbara K. Finck, M.D. as Chief Medial Officer and Senior Vice President
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Osprey Pharmaceuticals]
Datascope Corp. Announces Acquisition of Artema Medical AB
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions[Datascope, Artema Medical AB]
Statement of Moncef Slaoui, PhD, Chairman Research & Development GlaxoSmithKline
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia, rosiglitazone, diabetes]
Perrigo Wins Famotidine Complete Patent Litigation
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, Litigation[Perrigo, Merck, McNeil, Pepcid, Famotidine]
Omni-Tract Surgical Introduces Speed-Tract(TM).
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery[Omni-Tract Surgical, Speed-Tract]
Alphatec Holdings, Inc. Names Veteran Spinal Orthopedic Industry Executive Dirk Kuyper as President and Chief Executive Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, Personnel[Alphatec Holdings, Dirk Kuyper, spine surgery]
Newly Published Data From Large Study Support Cardiovascular Safety of Avandia (rosiglitazone maleate)
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Endocrinology[GlaxoSmithKline, Avandia, rosiglitazone, diabetes]
Two Significant Hires Round-Out VaxInnate's Core Management Team
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[VaxInnate, vaccine]
PreMD Submits 510(k) to the FDA for Expanded Regulatory Claim for PREVU(x) POC
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, FDA[PreMD, PREVU(x) POC]
GE Healthcare to Supply Full Field Digital Mammography Units (FFDM) to Breastcheck in Ireland, One of the First Countries in Europe to Go Digital
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology[GE Healthcare, digital mammography, Full Field Digital Mammography, Senographe]
Lewis T. 'Rusty' Williams, M.D., Ph.D. Appointed to the Board of Directors of Juvaris BioTherapeutics, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Juvaris BioTherapeutics]
Amgen to Acquire Alantos Pharmaceuticals, a Private Biotechnology Company in Cambridge, Massachusetts
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions[Amgen, Alantos Pharmaceuticals]
Abbott and Caprion Extend Partnership to Discover Antibody Targets for Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Abbott, Caprion Proteomics, Thallion Pharmaceuticals, CellCarta]
Immersion Medical Introduces LaparoscopyVR(TM) Surgical Simulation System
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery[Immersion Corp, LaparoscopyVR, Laparoscopy, Surgical Simulation]
Abbott Receives European CE Mark Approval for FreeStyle Navigator(R) Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Monitoring, Endocrinology, Regulatory[Abbott, FreeStyle Navigator, Glucose Monitor, diabetes]
AILERON Therapeutics Announces $7 Million in Funding
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Venture Capital[AILERON Therapeutics]
CoMentis Announces Appointment of Martin Tolar, M.D., Ph.D., as Vice President of Strategic and Corporate Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[CoMentis]
Osprey Pharmaceuticals Limited Appoints Former PDL BioPharma Executive Barbara K. Finck, M.D. as Chief Medial Officer and Senior Vice President
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Osprey Pharmaceuticals]
Innocoll Announces Filing of Investigational New Drug Application for its CollaRx(R) GENTAMICIN SURGICAL IMPLANT for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery[Innocoll, CollaRx, GENTAMICIN SURGICAL IMPLANT]
Clinical Results From EntreMed's Panzem(R) NCD and Taxol(R) Breast Cancer Study Presented at ASCO
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[EntreMed, Panzem NCD, 2ME2, Taxol, paclitaxel, breast cancer]
Tepha, Inc. Announces $10.7 Million Venture Capital Financing
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Venture Capital[Tepha Inc, TephaFLEX, absorbable medical devices]
Bryn Mawr Hospital is First on East Coast to Offer ``Custom Fit'' Total Knee Replacement with OtisKnee(TM)
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic[OtisMed, custom fit total knee, OtisKnee]
Acorda Therapeutics Begins Second Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Fampridine-SR in Multiple Sclerosis
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology[Acorda Therapeutics, Fampridine-SR, multiple sclerosis, MS-F204 study]
Aloka's ProSound Alpha 10 Ultrasound System Now Available with Latest Olympus Gastrovideos
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Gastroenterology[Aloka, ProSound Alpha 10, ultrasound, gastrovideoscope, Olympus Medical Systems]
InSightec Receives European CE Mark for ExAblate(R) 2000 Treatment of Pain Caused by Bone Metastases
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Devices, Regulatory, Oncology[InSightec, ExAblate 2000]
COPAXONE(R) Pre-Filled Syringe Can Now Be Stored for up to One Month at Room Temperature
HSMN NewsFeed,
6 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, FDA, Neurology[Teva Pharmaceutical, COPAXONE, glatiramer, Multiple Sclerosis]
MMDI’s Rebound HRD(TM) Receives Quality Management and CE Mark Certifications
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Surgery, Regulatory[MMDI, Rebound HRD, Hernia Repair]
Concentric Medical Launches Two New Small Vessel Neurovascular Retrievers for Use in Stroke Patients
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional, Neuology[Concentric Medical, thrombectomy, stroke]
VIA Pharmaceuticals and Corautus Genetics Complete Merger to Form VIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Mergers & Acquisitions[VIA Pharmaceuticals, Corautus Genetics]
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Announces Board Changes
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Neurology, Personnel[Vanda Pharmaceuticals]
Extensive Clinical Data on ERBITUX(R) Presented at the 2007 ASCO Annual Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[ImClone Systems, ERBITUX, cetuximab]
Gebauer Company Announces the Appointment of David O'Halloran as President and Chief Operating Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Gebauer Company]
Tryton Medical's Side-Branch Stent Demonstrates Unparalleled Ease-of-Use to Definitively Treat Wide Variety of Extremely Challenging Bifurcated Lesions at EuroPCR 2007
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Interventional Cardiology[Tryton Medical, Side-Branch Stent, bifurcation lesion]
Enzo Life Sciences, Inc., Completes Acquisition of Axxora Life Sciences, Inc.
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Mergers & Acquisitions[Enzo Biochem, Axxora Life Sciences]
Misonix Announces FDA Clinical Trial Enrollment Acceleration for Sonablate 500 HIFU Treatment of Prostate Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Oncology[Misonix, Sonablate, high intensity focused ultrasound, prostate cancer]
CERVARIX(R), the GSK Cervical Cancer Candidate Vaccine, Provides Sustained Immune Response in 100 Percent of Women up to 55 Years of Age
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[GlaxoSmithKline, CERVARIX, cervical cancer vaccine, Cervical Cancer]
Inovio Biomedical Stops Enrollment of Phase III Clinical Trials for Head & Neck Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Drug Delivery, Oncology[Inovio Biomedical, Selective Electrochemical Tumor Ablation, electroporation]
Transave, Inc. Appoints Mich Soga as Chief Financial Officer
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Personnel[Transave]
Encouraging Clinical Activity of GSK's Novel Cancer Immunotherapeutic Confirmed in Phase II Study in Patients with Most Common Form of Lung Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[GlaxoSmithKline, MAGE-A3, Cancer Immunotherapeutic, lung cancer]
Vertebration's XYcor(TM) Spinal Implant Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Neurosurgery, FDA[Vertebration, XYcor, Spinal Implant]
Barr Announces Tentative Approval for a Generic Version of Risperdal(R) Tablets, 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg, 3 mg and 4 mg
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Generics, FDA[Barr Pharmaceuticals, Risperidone, Janssen Pharmaceutica, Risperdal]
OSI Pharmaceuticals Summarizes Data on Tarceva(R) (erlotinib) at the 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[OSI Pharmaceuticals, Tarceva, erlotinib, non-small cell lung cancer]
BioSET Announces Completion of $11 Million Financing to Support Clinical Trial of Synthetic Growth Factor for Spine Fusion
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Orthopaedic, Venture Capital[BioSET, BioSurface Engineering Technologies, spinal fusion]
FDA Approves Divigel(R) (estradiol gel) 0.1 Percent for Treatment of Moderate to Severe Hot Flashes Associated with Menopause
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, FDA[Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Divigel, estradiol gel, menopause]
Swissray International, Inc. Announces FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market the ddRCompact Series
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Radiology, FDA[Swissray, digital Radiography]
EXACT Sciences and NorDiag Announce International Collaboration and License Agreement for Colorectal Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Diagnostics, Oncology, Licensing[EXACT Sciences, NorDiag ASA, colorectal cancer]
Intraosseous Device Company Vidacare(R) Appoints Medical Director
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Personnel[Vidacare]
Biovest to File for Accelerated Conditional Approval of BiovaxID
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology, FDA[Biovest, Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, BiovaxID, Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma]
Nventa hires Vice President of Corporate Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Nventa Biopharmaceuticals]
Aradigm Names D. Jeffery Grimes as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Personnel[ Aradigm]
Cadence Pharmaceuticals Names Hazel Aker, J.D. Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Catherine Hardalo, M.D. Vice President, Clinical Development
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Personnel[Cadence Pharmaceuticals]
XYOTAX(TM) More Cost Effective With Fewer Side Effects Than Gemcitabine or Vinorelbine in Treating Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Oncology[Cell Therapeutics, XYOTAX, paclitaxel polyglumex, NSCLC]
APT Acquires Exclusive Worldwide Rights to Develop and Commercialize Inhalable Cyclosporine to Prevent Lung Transplant Rejection
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Drug Delivery, Licensing[APT Pharmaceuticals, Novartis, Cyclosporine, lung transplant]
Health Canada's approval of an expanded indication for PLAVIX(R) (clopidogrel bisulfate) now offers protection from all types of heart attacks
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Biopharmaceuticals, Cardiology, Regulatory[sanofi-aventis, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Plavix, clopidogrel]
Cardiac Science Deploys Powerheart(TM) AEDs in Train Stations Across The Netherlands
HSMN NewsFeed,
5 Jun 2007:
Devices, Cardiology[Cardiac Science, Powerheart, automated external defibrillator]
New Study Shows Doxorubicin Plus Paclitaxel Followed by Weekly Paclitaxel as Adjuvant Therapy for High Risk Breast Cancer Warranted in Place of Doxorubicin Plus Cyclo
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