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As a sunrise industry, the biotechnology sector is looking up to the national budget, to be presented in parliament by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Monday, for a fillip in times of global recession and slowdown in the Indian economy.

Main Category: Multiple Sclerosis Also Included In: Neurology / Neuroscience ; MRI / PET / Ultrasound ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials Article Date: 04 Jul 2009 - 1:00 PDT Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation, plc announced results of a study demonstrating that TYSABRI promoted regeneration and stabilization of damage done to the myelin sheath, as ...

Main Category: Urology / Nephrology Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 02 Jul 2009 AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

THE battle between Levi Johnston and Sarah Palin isn't over yet. Johnston -- best known for impregnating the former vice-presidential candidate's daughter, Bristol -- "is shopping a book," his bodyguard/publicist, Tank , tells New York magazine.

The White House today announced that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan will host an all-day H1N1 Flu Preparedness Summit with states to further prepare this nation for the possibility of a more severe ...

Next > Health Canada is still in discussions with Pfizer Inc., about whether to add safety warnings to packages containing anti-smoking drugs that may have psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts.

POZEN Submits New Drug Application For VIMOVO Main Category: Arthritis / Rheumatology Also Included In: Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 02 Jul 2009 - 4:00 PDT POZEN Inc.

Controlling ticks and fleas is drudgery for countless pet owners. Now, researchers report they're closer to developing a monthly pill that would conveniently rid cats and dogs of these disease-carrying invaders.

Patients with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter soon will have a new treatment option to help improve current management of their disease.

Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment: AVENTIS SETTLEMENT ND reaches settlement with Aventis Bismarck , N.D. North Dakota is getting about $108,000 as part of a larger $95.5 million settlement with Aventis Pharmaceutical Inc.

Sepracor Inc. , a Marlborough, Mass., biotechnology company, yesterday suffered a double setback as its experimental depression drug failed a midstage study and US regulators halted two pediatric studies of its blockbuster Lunesta insomnia pill, sending shares down over 15 percent in after-hours trading.

A Neuromed employee at work in a company lab. The deal is expected create a stronger pipeline of drugs for CombinatoRx.

Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. and King Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Complete Response Letter regarding the new drug application for Acurox Tablets CII, a product intended for the relief of moderate-to-severe pain.

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Discovery Laboratories Inc. said Wednesday the Food and Drug Administration will apply a new standard to the company's respiratory drug candidate application, likely further holding up approval.

Herbert G. Klein, Richard Nixon's former White House director of communications, has died.

Health officials say the number of U.S. swine flu cases has reached nearly 34,000, and deaths rose 34 percent in the past week to hit 170.

Biogen Idec and Acorda Strike Deal for MS Drug - Interview with Acorda CEO Ron Cohen

Johnson & Johnson said Thursday it will take an 18.4 percent stake Ireland-based drug developer Elan Corp.

A federal advisory panel voted narrowly on Tuesday to recommend a ban on Percocet and Vicodin, two of the most popular prescription painkillers in the world, because of their effects on the liver.