Jun 21, 2008 | Desert Local News
Biotech companies developing drugs to help battle obesity
Good news for the overweight: Three biotechnology companies say the battle with the bulge is about chemicals in your body, not just a lack of will to exercise and cut calories.
Good news for the overweight: Three San Diego biotechnology companies say the battle with the bulge is about chemicals in your body, not just a lack of will to exercise and cut calories.
Arena Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Seventh Annual Needham &...
Arena Pharmaceuticals Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the company is scheduled to present at the Seventh Annual Needham & Company, LLC Biotechnology and Medical Technology Conference on June ...
Arena Pharmaceuticals to Present at Citigroup's Global Healthcare Conference
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the company is scheduled to present at Citigroup's Global Healthcare Conference on May 22, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time at the Hilton New York Hotel in New ...
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Q1 2008 Earnings Call Transcript
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Arena Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference
Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that the company is scheduled to present at the Bank of America 2008 Healthcare Conference on May 14, 2008 at 5:20 p.m. Pacific Time at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las ... via Freshnews
Earnings roundup: Durect loss narrows, Arena Pharmaceuticals loss widens on R&D costs
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Wednesday its first-quarter loss widened on an increase in research and development costs and general and administrative expenses. via Canadian Business Magazine
Fundraising kicked into high (roller) gear
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Arena Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase 2b Clinical Trial Of APD125 For The Treatment Of Insomnia
“Results from this trial are expected around year end, and we believe they will increase our understanding of APD125 while supporting ongoing partnership efforts.”
Main Category: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Article Date: 09 Apr 2008 - 0:00 PDT newsletters Arena Pharmaceuticals, ... via Medical News Today
From Burp to Chirp: Coors Makes Way for Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
When it comes to venue sponsorships, there is no shame as long as a company is willing to ante up the bucks. via About.com
George Michael Puts Faith In U.S. Tour
After a 17-year hiatus, George Michael is giving the U.S. touring market one more try. via Billboard.com
Safety Data on Arena's Weight Loss Drug Could Pave Way for Good Partnership
On March 17th, Arena Pharmaceuticals reported that they will continue with phase III trials after an independent review of unblinded data showed no cardiac safety concerns for the weight loss drug Lorcaserin. via Seeking Alpha
Fujinon HD Lenses Capture Gwen Stefani Tour for DVD
“In my experience, the use of film cameras in a concert scenario can make the production much more complicated and expensive”
Fujinon HD lenses captured a recent concert by pop star Gwen Stefani in Stockton, California, for a DVD release of the artist's live performances during her "Sweet Escape Tour." Los Angeles-based Oil Factory, ... via Digital Video
George Michael Announces Upcoming Arena Tour
Check out Daily Entertainment Photos - "Get all the fashion, glamour and scandal here in pictures!" British pop star George Michael is planning to kick off his first North American concert tour in 17 years this ... via KSNE-FM Las Vegas
Arena's Obesity Drug Lorcaserin Passes Safety Review
“We are committed to continued efforts to develop a robust database for submission to the FDA in our efforts to provide patients a novel, safe and effective obesity treatment.”
Obesity Cause and Help A new diet and obesity drug called Lorcaserin hydrochloride for the treatment of obesity from Arena Pharmaceuticals has passed a major safety board review and shows that this obesity pill ... via EMaxHealth
Small firm's fen-phen-like obesity drug shows promise
“No one was interested in finding out why the drug was toxic”
Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc. has bet it can develop a drug from the same family as the notorious diet pill combination fen-phen -- and the gamble may be paying off. via Los Angeles Times
Arena drug for obesity passes test
“This critical milestone assessing month-12 echocardiographic data strongly supports lorcaserin's cardiovascular safety profile”
Arena Pharmaceuticals said yesterday an independent safety monitoring board found the company's experimental obesity drug, lorcaserin, was safe and did not cause any heart valve problems after 12 months. via San Diego Union-Tribune
Arena Pharma says independent review shows obesity drug safe after 12 months, stock up
Shares of Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc . rose Monday after the drug developer said a review of its late-stage obesity drug Lorcaserin shows no heart safety issues after one year. via San Diego Source
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