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Meda's Astepro receives registration approval in Europe

Astepro has received registration approval in Europe via the decentralized procedure. Astepro is a new nasal spray for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

21 Mar 2012

Meda announces positive results from three MP29-02 studies on allergic rhinitis

Meda announced today positive results of three studies of MP29-02 (tentatively called Dymista), a novel intranasal formulation of azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate.

5 Mar 2012

Quadrivalent flu vaccine that fights against four strains of Influenza approved

The FluMist Quadrivalent vaccine from AstraZeneca's MedImmune unit protects against two strains of influenza A and two strains of influenza B, and is approved for people ages 2 to 49. Similar to the previously approved FluMist, the new vaccine is a nasal spray that delivers weakened strains of the virus. The vaccine, FluMist Quadrivalent (MedImmune), will be available for the 2013-2014 flu season.

2 Mar 2012

Nano-enabled intranasal formulation of teriparatide can treat osteoporosis

The University of Nottingham spin-out company, Critical Pharmaceuticals, has announced a -545,000 collaboration with the University to develop a nano-enabled intranasal formulation of teriparatide for the treatment of osteoporosis.

18 Feb 2012

Acorda's fourth quarter GAAP net income increases to $12.7 million

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

16 Feb 2012

AstraZeneca, Impax enter license agreement to commercialize Zomig in the U.S.

Impax Pharmaceuticals, the branded products business unit of Impax Laboratories, Inc., announced today that it has licensed from AstraZeneca the exclusive United States (U.S.) commercial rights to Zomig (zolmitriptan) tablet, orally disintegrating tablet, and nasal spray formulations.

2 Feb 2012

Perrigo files ANDA and confirms Astepro Nasal Spray patent challenge

Perrigo Company announced that it has filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray (0.15%) and has notified Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the owner of the New Drug Application (NDA) of its filing. The ANDA filing involved contributions from both Perrigo and Impax Laboratories, Inc., who will share costs and benefits of this project.

24 Jan 2012

Questions raised over nicotine replacement therapy: Study

Smokers have been advised a host of choices for nicotine replacement like gums, patches and nasal sprays to help them quit. But a new U.S. study says that these do not help people quit cigarettes over the long term any better than going it alone.

10 Jan 2012

Oxytocin can make rhesus macaques pay more attention to each other

Oxytocin, the "love hormone" that builds mother-baby bonds and may help us feel more connected toward one another, can also make surly monkeys treat each other a little more kindly.

6 Jan 2012

TheraBiogen launches Social Media campaign

TheraBiogen, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic nasal sprays for aiding in the relief of allergies, cold and flu symptoms and migraine headaches, announced today the launch of its Social Media campaign as part of its ongoing product marketing program.

26 Dec 2011

Experts warn expectant moms about dangers of common cold medicines during pregnancy

Experts in pregnancy and breastfeeding health at the California Teratogen Information Service (CTIS) Pregnancy Health Information Line warn expectant moms about the potential dangers of common cold medicines during pregnancy.

15 Dec 2011

Ampio awarded composition of matter patent for Ampion in Europe

Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a company that discovers and develops new uses for previously approved drugs and new molecular entities, today announced receipt of notification of the granting of a European patent with broad claims directed to compositions containing DA-DKP, a cyclic dipeptide diketopiperazine which is the active ingredient of Ampion™.

7 Dec 2011

Hi-Tech Pharmacal second quarter net sales increase 27% to 56,875,000

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. today reported results for the Company's fiscal second quarter ended October 31, 2011.

5 Dec 2011

TU Darmstadt chemists develop new method to diagnose Alzheimer's

Chemists at the Technische Universität Darmstadt have developed a new method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. The method involves making protein deposits on mucous nasal membranes that are detectable years before the disease erupts visible.

16 Nov 2011

Xylitol can prevent inner ear infections in healthy children

There is "fair evidence" to support the use of xylitol, a natural sweetener used in gums and mints, to prevent inner ear infections in healthy children, a new evidence review finds.

11 Nov 2011

Tips to reduce animal dander in home

Good news for the millions of dog and cat lovers whose four-legged friend is causing them to sneeze and wheeze.—removing the pet from the home isn't the only option. At the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in Boston, Nov. 3-8, allergists discuss the use of immunotherapy - allergy shots - combined with environmental changes to help control pet allergy symptoms.

7 Nov 2011

Thanksgiving Day tips for people with food allergies

Thanksgiving is about family, food and travel. And for the millions of Americans with allergies or asthma, it's about navigating a minefield of triggers, from the pumpkin pie to the dusty guest bedroom. "A number of holiday-related triggers can make people sneeze, wheeze or, in the case of food allergies, have a more serious reaction," said allergist Dr. Myron Zitt, past president of the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). "But by planning ahead, the day can go smoothly for people with allergies or asthma."

29 Oct 2011

MEDA files marketing authorization application for Dymista in Europe

The marketing authorization application for Dymista (a novel formulation of azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate) has been filed in Europe. The application uses a decentralized procedure and the reference member state is Germany.

29 Oct 2011

Children's Medical Center employees, volunteers and vendors to get free flu shots

For the first time, Children's Medical Center will require all employees, contractors, volunteers and vendors to get influenza vaccinations this fall to protect the health and safety of the hospital's patients.

22 Sep 2011

Diabetes and dementia, connection found

A new study revealed that people with diabetes may be at an increased risk of developing dementia. Scientists have suspected the link between the two diseases for several years, but several experts say this latest study highlights how treating preventable diseases like diabetes and obesity may be useful in preventing the onset of dementia.

20 Sep 2011