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February 2003

InSite Vision Receives Patent Allowance for Azalide Use in Topical Ocular Infection Treatments 2003-02-27
Results of Two Pivotal Studies of Gilead's Hepsera Published in the New England Journal of Medicine 2003-02-27
Advancing High-Throughput Proteomics with FTMS: Bruker Daltonics Announces Collaboration to Develop Highly Sensitive Protein Analysis Methods with Ultra-high Field FTMS 2003-02-27
Vital Scientific Receives FDA Clearance for the Selectra XL and V-Twin 2003-02-27
AVI Announces Final Results of NEUGENE Antisense Study In Polycystic Kidney Disease Patients 2003-02-26
Acusphere Inc. Initiates Phase 3 Clinical Program with AI-700; Progress with New Ultrasound Contrast Agent for Detecting Heart Disease 2003-02-26
Novoste Receives FDA Approval to Modify BRAVO Trial 2003-02-25
NeoRx Submits to FDA Phase II Dosimetry Results for Skeletal Targeted Radiotherapy 2003-02-25
Medtronic Receives FDA Approval for InSync III Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy System for Heart Failure 2003-02-25
Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217A Excimer Laser System Now FDA Approved to Treat Hyperopia with Astigmatism 2003-02-25
FDA: MedWatch - Permax (pergolide mesylate) associated with risk of cardiac valvulopathy 2003-02-24
Varian Medical Systems' PaxScan 4030 Portable Digital Radiography System Receives FDA 510'k' Clearance 2003-02-24
The European Commission Designates Tositumomab and Iodine I 131 Radiolabelled Tositumomab -- Bexxar Therapy -- as an Orphan Medicinal Product 2003-02-24
Manhattan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Atlantic Technology Ventures, Inc. Announce Completed Merger 2003-02-24
Canadian Approval for PowderJect's Cholera & Travel Diarrhoea Vaccine Dukoral(R) 2003-02-24
Mediware Information Systems, Inc. Receives FDA 510-k- Clearance for Its Next-Generation Transfusion Management System 2003-02-24
Gene Logic to Acquire TherImmune Research Corporation 2003-02-24
Dendreon To Acquire Corvas 2003-02-24
Egea Granted U.S. Patent Covering Synthetic Genes and Genomes 2003-02-24
Genome Therapeutics Divests GenomeVision Services Unit to Agencourt Bioscience 2003-02-24
Provectus Pharmaceuticals Gains Additional Imaging Patent; Patent Extends Earlier Patent Coverage to Include Devices Used in Biomedical Imaging 2003-02-24
MDS Pharma Services Establishing Bioanalytical Facility in the U.K. 2003-02-24
MethylGene Inc. Receives Key Patent Protecting Anti-Cancer Compound 2003-02-24
MediWound Announces Launch of a Phase IIb Clinical Trial with Debrase Gel Dressing, its Unique Enzymatic Debriding Agent 2003-02-24
Preliminary Data from Recently Completed Clinical Trials of Resiquimod Suggest Dosing Used in Studies Will Not Achieve Adequate Efficacy 2003-02-24
Teva Announces Final Approval of Tamoxifen Citrate Tablets 2003-02-21
Teknor Apex Acquires Exclusive Rights to Develop and Produce Vinyl Compounds That Prevent Blood Clotting in Medical Devices 2003-02-21
Fast Track Designation Approved by FDA for Aphton's G17DT Anti-Gastrin Immunogen for Gastric Cancer Therapy 2003-02-21
Ligand's Targretin Gel Shows Promise for Chronic Severe Hand Dermatitis Patients 2003-02-20
Genome Therapeutics Initiates Phase II Study of Ramoplanin for the Treatment of Clostridium difficile-Associated Diarrhea 2003-02-20
AVI BioPharma Study Results Reveal Increased Utility for NEUGENE Antisense Drug 2003-02-20
Incyte Acquires Maxia Pharmaceuticals 2003-02-19
Extended Spanish Study of Therapeutic HIV Vaccine REMUNE Yields Additional Data; Data Suggests Sustained HIV-Specific Immune Response Among Patients 2003-02-19
VIASYS Healthcare's Respiratory Technologies Group Announces FDA clearance of SLEEPSCREEN, a hand-held system for the detection of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 2003-02-19
Eunoe Initiates Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trial Site in San Francisco; San Francisco Alzheimer and Dementia Clinic Begins Patient Enrollment 2003-02-19
St. Jude Medical Announces First Implant of New Defibrillation Lead 2003-02-19
National Eczema Group Issues Warning about Smallpox Vaccination; Eczema Sufferers Cautioned Not To Take Vaccine 2003-02-18
Amber Diagnostics Unveils Radiology Parts and Supplies Division 2003-02-18
CPR with Non-Invasive Monitoring AT101 Proves Successful; Research Team Publishes Report in Medical Journal 2003-02-18
CURIS' Proprietary Hedgehog Protein Restores Nerve Function In Models of Diabetes-Induced Nerve Damage 2003-02-18
Guidant Announces U.S. Market Launch of the Newest Addition to its Pacemaker Portfolio 2003-02-17
Henry Schein Announces All U.S. ProRepair Division Facilities Now ISO Registered 2003-02-16
FDA Clearance Received to Market Ischemia Modified Albumin; Blood Test Can Help Rule Out Cardiac Cause of Chest Pain 2003-02-16
DOR BioPharma Initiates Development of Oral Botulinum Toxin Vaccine 2003-02-16
CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals Serves Notice of Patent Infringement Action and Files for Preliminary Injunction 2003-02-16
Cancer Patients Injected With Pro-Pharmaceuticals' DAVANAT in Phase I Clinical Trial At Howell, New Jersey Oncology Clinic 2003-02-16
A.P. Pharma Sells Non-Core Business for Cash and Royalties 2003-02-16
Celera Diagnostics and Abbott Laboratories Announce Additional FDA Clearance for ViroSeq HIV-1 Genotyping System 2003-02-13
IVAX Announces Agreement With Purdue Pharma 2003-02-13
Bovie Medical Corporation Announces FDA Clearance to Market the Bovie IDS 300-Watt Electrosurgical Generator 2003-02-13
VIVUS Completes Patient Treatment in Its at-Home Study With ALISTA for Female Sexual Arousal Disorder 2003-02-13
Endovasc Commences Liprostin Treatment in Patients 2003-02-13
Provectus Pharmaceuticals Gains New Optical Imaging Patent; Patent Covers Methods Enhancing Sensitivity of Biomedical Imaging Systems 2003-02-13
Synthetic Blood International Announces Filing of Oxycyte IND 2003-02-13
FDA: MedWatch - Serzone/Seroquel name confusion associated with medication errors 2003-02-13
Hemoxymed's Diagnostic Test in Development is Useful in Differentiating Patients with Alzheimer's Disease from Patients with Geriatric Major Depression 2003-02-13
Global Precision Medical Inc.: Legal Domicile Moved to U.S. 2003-02-13
Gamida-Cell Ltd. Announces Phase I Trial of StemEx for the Treatment of Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients 2003-02-13
Dyax Granted DX-88 Orphan Drug Designation by U.S. FDA - Angioedema Indication - 2003-02-13
Canon Medical Systems: Digital Technology Enters the Fight Against Diabetes 2003-02-13
Bracco Diagnostics and AmeriNet Expand Agreement on Contrast Agents; Bracco Earns Elite Preferred Contract for MRI Agent ProHance 2003-02-13
AstraZeneca Submits Information Amendment for CRESTOR --rosuvastatin calcium-- NDA to FDA 2003-02-13
FDA Recommends Extra Safety Measures for Some Donated Blood 2003-02-11
Integrated Breast MRI Interventional System Approved by FDA 2003-02-11
Journal Article Describes Concerns over Links between Hetastarch in Saline and Bleeding During Bypass Surgery 2003-02-11
FzioMed Receives Expanded Label Claims For Oxiplex In Spine Surgery 2003-02-11
Drug Approved to Help Increase Survival After Nerve Gas Exposure 2003-02-10
InSite Vision Files IND Application for ISV-403; Filing Marks Milestone in Licensing Agreement, Clinical Testing to Begin During the 2003 Second Quarter 2003-02-10
Progenics Presents New Findings from a Phase-2 Clinical Trial of PRO 542 HIV Entry Inhibitor 2003-02-10
Cell Pathways to Merge With OSI Pharmaceuticals in $32 Million Stock Transaction 2003-02-10
Contract to Sell Roche's Vitamins, Carotenoids and Fine Chemicals Business to DSM Signed 2003-02-10
Cypress Bioscience, Inc. Announces Topline Final Results of Milnacipran Phase II Study in Fibromyalgia Syndrome 2003-02-10
Medtronic Electrodes Allow Infants and Children to be Saved From Cardiac Arrest With Automated External Defibrillators 2003-02-10
Norwood Abbey Receives Key European Patents 2003-02-10
Gryphon Therapeutics Announces Synthetic Erythropoietin Protein Details Published in Science 2003-02-09
FDA Approves Biovail's Cardizem LA for Hypertension 2003-02-09
LIAI Researchers Uncover Key Elements of Immune System Function; New Understanding Could Lead to Better Vaccines and Treatments 2003-02-09
Deltec Receives 510k Clearance on new Dialysis Catheters 2003-02-06
Synthes-Stratec Agrees to Acquire Spine Solutions, Inc., a Leading Developer of Total Spine Disc Replacement 2003-02-06
Genicon Sciences Launches RLS Two-Color Nucleic Acid Microarray Toolkit for Sensitive Detection of Gene Expression 2003-02-06
Dade Behring Acquires Non-Exclusive Rights to a Key Cardiac Marker, NT-proBNP From Roche Diagnostics 2003-02-06
CIMA LABS Issued Fourth Patent for OraVescent(R)Oral Drug Delivery Technology 2003-02-06
Schering AG Acquires Japan and Asia Marketing Rights to CAMPATH From ILEX Oncology 2003-02-06
Illumina Launches Human Genome RefSet Oligos for Spotted Gene Expression Microarrays 2003-02-06
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. Introduces Advanced DNA-tagged Anti-counterfeit Label Technology to North America and Europe 2003-02-06
New NCCN Treatment Recommendations for Colon and Rectal Cancers 2003-02-04
PharmHouse Inc. Files Applications for Three Patents 2003-02-04
Hemagen Diagnostics, Inc. Extends Long-Term Supply Agreement with Roche Diagnostics Corporation 2003-02-04
FDA Approves Cardima's Surgical Ablation System; REVELATION Tx PMA Application Still Pending Before FDA 2003-02-04
Insert Therapeutics Inc. Receives First Patent on Its Cyclosert Polymer Technology 2003-02-04
West Pharmaceutical Services Provides Update on Kinston Plant Status 2003-02-04
MaxCyte and Northern Therapeutics Collaborate to Develop Products for Pulmonary Diseases; Biotechs Combine Expertise to Develop Non-Viral Gene Therapies 2003-02-04
Corixa Provides Update on Lung Cancer Vaccine Program; Reacquires North American Rights to Lung Cancer Vaccines from Japan Tobacco Inc. 2003-02-04
Cerus Corporation Starts Vaccine Trial for Epstein-Barr Virus 2003-02-04
Genicon Sciences and QIAGEN Amend Strategic Alliance for DNA Microarray Products 2003-02-04
St. Jude Medical Plans Mid-year Global Launch of Next-Generation Angio-Seal Vascular Closure Device 2003-02-04
ZymoGenetics Initiates Clinical Trials and Strengthens Proprietary Position for Recombinant Human Factor XIII 2003-02-04
Cialis Now Available For The Treatment Of Erectile Dysfunction in Europe, Australia and New Zealand 2003-02-04
Incyte Expands Proteome BioKnowledge Library with Information Linking Human Protein Function to Disease; New Offering Helps Research Scientists Prioritize Drug Targets 2003-02-04
Wright Medical Group, Inc. Announces FDA Approval to Market Ceramic-on-Ceramic TRANSCEND Total Hip Replacement System 2003-02-03
IVAX Submits New Drug Application For CFC-Free Albuterol Metered Dose Inhaler For Asthma 2003-02-03
EPIX Completes Enrollment of Phase III Clinical Program for MS-325 2003-02-03
Stereotaxis Receives FDA Clearance for Computer Controlled Magnetic Navigation Platform for Interventional Cardiology and Electrophysiology 2003-02-03
Xechem Announces Launch Of NICOSAN; A Treatment For Sickle Cell Disease 2003-02-03
PubGene Inc. and Peoples Genetics, Inc. Collaborate to Complete First Melting Map of the Human Genome 2003-02-03
Varian, Inc. Acquires Product Line for Drugs of Abuse Testing from Roche Diagnostics Corporation 2003-02-03
Biovail and DepoMed Report Positive Phase III Clinical Results for Metformin GR Extended Release Formulation 2003-02-03
Abgenix and Chugai Collaborate to Develop and Manufacture Antibody Therapeutics 2003-02-03
FDA Proposes Two Regulations Related to Food Bioterrorism 2003-02-02
First Biologic Therapy for Most Common Form of Psoriasis Is Approved 2003-02-02
FDA Urges Applications to Market Radiation Treatment Prussian Blue 2003-02-02
FDA: New Initiative Aims to Boost Development of Innovative Medical Products 2003-02-02

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