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November 2003

New Evidence Shows Incidence of Colo-rectal Cancer may be Reduced in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis 2003-11-27
First Prion Reduction Product Presented at the European Plasma Fractionation Association Conference 2003-11-26
Theravance Announces Data on Novel Anesthesia Program 2003-11-26
dj Orthopedics Completes Acquisition of Bone Growth Stimulation Device Business From Orthologic Corporation 2003-11-26
Vivascience AG introduces new application for Vivapure Ion Exchange Spin Columns 2003-11-26
New Poll Uncovers the Headaches Behind the Holidays 2003-11-25
Siemens Develops New Magnetic Resonance Technology 2003-11-25
VitalWorks to Acquire AMICAS Inc. 2003-11-25
Hereditary Bleeding Disorder - von Willebrand Disease - Seems to be Widely Undiagnosed and Untreated 2003-11-24
Study Shows Combining Gene Therapy and Radiation Holds Promise 2003-11-24
BioMarin Accelerates Development of Phenoptin, a Novel Oral Enzyme Cofactor for the Treatment of PKU 2003-11-20
Thoratec Announces First HeartMate(R) II Implant in U.S. Clinical Trial; Next Generation Assist Device Designed to Provide Long-Term Support 2003-11-20
Sterilox Receives U.S. Patent for Disinfectant System 2003-11-20
VistaGen Therapeutics Acquires Artemis Neuroscience, Inc. 2003-11-19
Eating Daily Chocolate Is Tested on Hypertension: Dark Chocolate Wins, Reduces High Blood Pressure 2003-11-18
Vical and NIH Developing Ebola Vaccine 2003-11-18
Cyclacel Announces Discovery of Novel Anticancer Drugs Inhibiting Plk1 2003-11-18
Barr Begins Detailing SEASONALE(R) to Physicians and Healthcare Providers 2003-11-18
Provectus to Advance Development of Xantryl(TM) for Treatment of Psoriasis 2003-11-18
Investigational Drug From Retinapharma May Facilitate Nerve Repair 2003-11-17
First Phase II Study Suggests CERA Delivers Sustained Stimulation of Red Blood Cell Formation with a Prolonged Half-Life 2003-11-17
ZirChrom Separations Inc., Launches New ZirChrom(R)-MS Chromatography Columns 2003-11-17
TranXenoGen, Inc. Announces Progress on Anti-Neoplastic Urinary Protein Program 2003-11-17
Instrumentation Laboratory Launches New GEM(R) PCL Plus Coagulation Analyzer 2003-11-17
CryoCath Initiates Patient Enrolment in Atrial Fibrillation Study 2003-11-17
New Drug Approved for Treating HIV Children With Depression 2003-11-17
GE Medical Systems Expands Capability of Nuclear Medicine Imaging System 2003-11-15
MicroMed Technology Completing Site Selection for Its Randomized Trial of The DeBakey VAD(R) for Destination Therapy 2003-11-15
Atrium Medical Corporation Introduces Truly Mobile Chest Drain 2003-11-15
Biotronik Announces the First Implantation of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator with Cardiac Resynchronization and Atrial Tachyarrhythmia Therapies 2003-11-13
Asbestos Cancer Breakthrough Reported by Pacific Northwest Research Institute 2003-11-13
Biogen and IDEC Pharmaceuticals Complete Merger 2003-11-13
PDSHeart(R) names Gregory A. Marsh CFO as company accelerates expansion 2003-11-13
Orthovita Receives FDA 510k Clearance To Market New VITOSS Pre-Filled Cartridge Device 2003-11-12
Xilas Medical Inc. Announces Results of Temperature Clinical Trials 2003-11-12
Thai Trial Confirms Earlier Results That VaxGen's AIDSVAX Is Not Efficacious - IAVI Response 2003-11-12
Varian, Inc. Introduces the Pursuit(R) C8 HPLC Column for Pharmaceutical Applications 2003-11-12
Rigel Initiates Clinical Trial in Hepatitis C 2003-11-12
Heart Failure Registry Shows That Use of IV Vasoactive Agents May Reduce Mortality 2003-11-12
Prime Medical Services and Medstone International Announce Merger Agreement 2003-11-11
Blood-Thinning Agent May Be Better Than Heparin 2003-11-11
Medtronic Begins Talent Thoracic Stent Graft Study in the United States 2003-11-10
Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter From Cook Incorporated Receives FDA Clearance For Retrievability 2003-11-10
Tumor Size Predicts Survival In Patients With Lung Cancer 2003-11-10
Elements of Green Tea Prevent HIV From Binding to Human T Cells 2003-11-10
BC Medical Products Introduces RespiCide(TM) GP Disinfecting Solution; RespiCide GP Disinfecting Solution Is Highly Effective and Aldehyde-Free 2003-11-10
Arrow LionHeart(TM) European Trial Results Presented at American Heart Association Meeting 2003-11-10
Results from Largest Study of ADHD Girls Presented at the US Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress 2003-11-10
Three Genes Linked to Psoriasis Susceptibility Identified on Chromosome 17 2003-11-09
Guidant Receives Exclusive Expanded Indication for Heart Failure Treatment; MADIT II patients with heart failure now eligible for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator 2003-11-09
Pilot Study Finds Use of 'Clot-Busting' Agent Holds Promise in Treatment of Sudden Cardiac Arrest 2003-11-09
Coremed, Inc., Announces Major Breakthrough in Development of Alvair(TM), Pulmonary-Delivered Insulin, Based on Animal Study 2003-11-08
BTG Announces Acquisition of Three Alzheimer's Disease Compounds from Sankyo Co., Ltd. 2003-11-06
Tutogen Medical, Inc. Announces Bone Production in the U.S. 2003-11-06
Bayer Biological Products Files for Approval of BIO-SET(R) Delivery Device for Kogenate(R) FS in the United States 2003-11-06
Pharmacyclics Announces Initiation of Clinical Trial of Xcytrin in Combination With Rituxan and Zevalin for the Treatment of B-Cell Lymphoma 2003-11-06
Automated Identification of Fetal Cells in Maternal Blood Aids Development of First Accurate Non-Invasive Down Syndrome Test 2003-11-06
Oxidative Stress Assay Shows Promise in Predicting Coronary Artery Disease 2003-11-05
Biophan Technologies Announces Joint Development Agreement with Boston Scientific; Goal Is to Create MRI-Safe and MRI-Image Compatible Medical Devices 2003-11-05
Welch Allyn Launches Improved Vital Signs Monitor 300 Series 2003-11-05
Given Imaging Announces FDA Clearance of Capsule Endoscopy for Pediatric Use 2003-11-05
Survey Shows Europeans Tend to Underestimate the Severe Impact of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) 2003-11-05
Animas IR 1200 - Full Feature Insulin Pump - Receives FDA Approval 2003-11-04
AstraZeneca: New Intravenous -I.V.- Formulation of Nexium-R- Provides Faster and More Effective Acid Control Than Pantoprazole I.V. 2003-11-04
Study Shows Infusions of Synthetic HDL 'Good Cholesterol' Can Remove Plaque From Coronary Arteries 2003-11-04
Molecular Devices and Caliper Technologies Settle Patent Infringement Suit 2003-11-04
Heart drug could prevent at least 50,000 UK heart attacks and deaths over four years 2003-11-04
YM BioSciences Cleared by FDA to Initiate Phase III Registrational Trial for Breast Cancer Drug 2003-11-04
Diabetes is the Leading Cause of Blindness in America 2003-11-04
St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval, CE Marking and First Implant of the Atlas+ ICD 2003-11-03
Pall Blood Filtration Membrane Breakthrough Removes Infectious Prions 2003-11-03
ALSIUS Receives 510k Market Clearance for the ICY and Fortius Catheters/CoolGard 3000 Thermal Regulation System 2003-11-03
Synthetic Blood International Announces Start of Oxycyte Phase I Clinical Trial 2003-11-03
Cephalon, Inc. and CIMA LABS INC. Sign Definitive Merger Agreement 2003-11-03
Canadian Study Confirms Women with Breast Implants Require Significantly Greater Medical Care 2003-10-31
BD Introduces New BD Ultra-Fine(TM) II (Insulin Syringe Needle) 2003-10-31
VisionCare Completes Enrollment of Macular Degeneration Phase II/III Pivotal Trial 2003-10-31
Endovasc Inc. Receives Positive Liprostin Results from New Studies at Armed Forces Institute of Pathology 2003-10-31
Guidant Announces U.S. Launch of Implantable Defibrillator Offering Optimal Combination of Size and Longevity 2003-10-31
Karl Storz and Siemens to Collaborate on Integrated Imaging and Information Systems; Focus Will Be on Advanced Solutions to Improve Patient Care and Offer New Tools to Surgeons 2003-10-31

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