Light BioScience(R), LLC, the leader in the science of LED (light emitting diode) Photomodulation, announced that it has become the first company to receive a 510(k) over-the-counter (OTC) cl

InteKrin Therapeutics, Inc., a privately-held clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel drugs for the treatment of diabetes, obesity and

MacuSight(TM), Inc., a developer of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of severe ocular diseases and conditions, announced positive preliminary data from a Phase 1 study of its lead

Associated Foot & Ankle Specialists announced it is recruiting patients with foot ulcers due to diabetes to participate in the MATRIX clinical trial. The trial will study the effects of a new pr

An arbitration judge in California has ruled that one of the state's biggest for-profit medical insurers, Health Net Inc, has to pay breast cancer patient Patsy Bates, 9 milllion dollars for can

Combined hormone therapy appears to increase the risk that women will have abnormal mammograms and breast biopsies, and it may decrease the effectiveness of both methods for detecting breast cance

GlycoForm Ltd, PolyTherics Ltd, and Aston University announced that they have been awarded prestigious grants totalling £685,000 from the Technology Strategy Board and Biotechnology and Biologica

The bill for public sector pensions is of growing concern for taxpayers facing huge bills for underfunded and over-generous pensions. In December 2007, the TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) revealed that

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Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely to participate in sport or exercise, according to new research at the University of Bath. The stud

ESBATech AG, a leading developer of antibody fragment therapeutics, announced that it has achieved high concentrations of its antibody fragments in all segments of the eye with topical delivery vi

Fitzpatrick Referrals, a specialist practice for domestic pets, has recently taken delivery of an MRI from Siemens as part of its state-of-the-art centre. The MAGNETOM Symphony will assist with t

The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has been formally notified by Actelion of its decision to withdraw its application for an extension of indication for the centrally authorised medicine Zaves

UNICEF will provide more than US$1 million in emergency assistance including tents, school supplies, and basic household items to approximately 70,000 Zambian families whose homes have been washe

Alvine Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of autoimmune and gastrointestinal diseases, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has iss

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) held a news briefing to discuss newly funded small-scale biorefinery projects that will demonstrate advanced technologies for converting cellulosic bi

SonoSite, Inc., (Nasdaq:SONO), the world leader in point-of-care, hand-carried ultrasound, announced today the introduction of the S-MSK™ ultrasound tool, the first ultrasound product custom

The International Osteoporosis Foundation recognized sanofi-aventis, for outstanding corporate leadership through its efforts to promote good bone health to its staff.We are delighted to

A new article suggests that the United States government should convert the Guantanamo Bay detainee facility in Cuba into a biomedical research institute dedicated to combating diseases of pov

ALTARGO(R) (retapamulin ointment, 1%), the first new topical antibiotic in nearly 10 years, is launched in the UK. The treatment is effective against localised impetigo,1 a contagious skin infecti

ImClone Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: IMCL), a global leader in the development and commercialization of novel antibodies to treat cancer, announced that it has enrolled the first patient in a dis

Cytori Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CYTX) was informed that positive longer-term follow-up data were presented from an independent, investigator-sponsored breast reconstruction study in Japan. As part of

At the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Show, SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of 3D touch-enabled modeling solutions, announced the SensAble™ Dental Lab System, an integr

Genentech, Inc. (NYSE:DNA) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval for Avastin® (bevacizumab), in combination with paclitaxel chemotherapy, for

Covidien Ltd. (NYSE: COV; BSX: COV) today announced that a federal jury has ruled in favor of the Company in the patent litigation case Applied Medical Resources Corp. v. United States Surgical. T

Houston's own University General Hospital places its commitment to patient safety at the forefront in making decisions regarding design and technology. Against the backdrop of a dramatic increase

Owning a cat could reduce your risk of a heart attack by nearly one third, researchers told delegates of the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference in New Orleans last wee

Corgenix Medical Corporation (OTCBB: CONX), a worldwide developer and marketer of diagnostic test kits, has received notification of European Patent Office (EPO) approval for technology to which C

Ipsen (Paris:IPN) announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) provided a positive opinion for Adenuric® (febuxostat) 80 mg

Over the weekend of Feb. 7-10, the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) named this year's group of honorees for the California Pharmacy Hall of Fame at the Outlook 2008 Annual Meeting. A very