A study shows that infants who receive 2 doses of the oral human rotavirus vaccine RIX4414 along with other routine infant vaccines have no adverse immune responses.
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Rotavirus Vaccine RIX4414 May Not Interfere With Other Routine Infant Vaccines
Published in November 7th, 2008
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Mixed Findings Cast Doubt on HRT Timing Hypothesis
Published in November 7th, 2008
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A study shows mixed results regarding the effects of hormone replacement therapy on lipid levels in women near menopause and that hormone therapy unfavorably affects inflammatory markers.
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Researchers discover metabolic deficiency in pancreatic cancer
Published in November 7th, 2008
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UC Davis Cancer Center researchers have discovered a metabolic deficiency in pancreatic cancer cells that can be used to slow the progress of the deadliest of all cancers.
FDA seizes Heparin from Cincinnati manufacturer
Published in November 7th, 2008
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As part of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing efforts to ensure that heparin for patients remains safe, the government today seized 11 lots of heparin from Celsus Laboratories Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Testosterone effective treatment for low libido in postmenopausal women
Published in November 7th, 2008
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An international study showed testosterone, when used with no other hormone therapy, is an effective treatment for low libido in postmenopausal women.
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals presents data of Voreloxin in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and ovarian cancer
Published in November 7th, 2008
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Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. presented data from three clinical trials of the company’s lead drug candidate, voreloxin (formerly SNS-595), at the Chemotherapy Foundation Symposium held in New York on November 4-8.
Amgen Positioned to Deliver Attractive Growth Over Next Five Years
Published in November 7th, 2008
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NEW YORK, November 07, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — At an Amgen meeting of about 200 securities analysts and investors in New York City today, several members of its senior management team outlined the Company’s growth strategy, which includes…
Pregnant Women and the Flu Vaccine: Medicine Matters From Sandra Fryhofer, MD
Published in November 7th, 2008
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In her latest videoblog, Dr. Sandra Fryhofer recommends that pregnant women should receive the flu shot.
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PDA/FDA Pharmaceutical Ingredient Supply Chain Conference
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CPDA/FDA Pharmaceutical Ingredient Supply Chain Conference
Nutrition Roundtable Discussion with Stakeholders
Published in November 7th, 2008
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The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has scheduled a Nutrition Roundtable Discussion on Friday, December 12, 2008 from 1:00 until 3:30 PM, at the FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), Harvey W. Wiley Building, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, Maryland.