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Columbia Laboratories to sell progesterone related assets and 11.2M shares to Watson Pharmaceuticals

Columbia Laboratories, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell substantially all of its progesterone related assets and 11.2 million shares of common stock to Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for a $47 million upfront payment plus royalties of 10 to 20 percent of annual net sales of certain progesterone products. Additional payments up to $45.5 million can be earned by the successful completion of clinical development milestones in the ongoing PREGNANT Study, regulatory filings, receipt of regulatory approvals and product launches.

4 Mar 2010

Catholic directive may thwart end-of-life wishes

Kaiser Health News reports on questions resulting from a directive passed last November in Tulsa, Okla. "An elderly woman taken last year to St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla., had suffered a massive stroke and could no longer speak, eat or drink.

2 Mar 2010

Palliative care helps improve quality, cut end of life care costs

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on palliative care and focuses on a fairly typical American hospital in Abington.

1 Mar 2010

First Edition: March 1, 2010

Today's headlines focus on Democratic vote-counting and what plans the future will hold for advancing health reform.

1 Mar 2010

Cantimer, Advanced Instruments announce license and product development agreement

Cantimer, Inc., and Advanced Instruments, Inc. today jointly announced that the two companies had signed a license and product development agreement. Under the terms of the license agreement, Advanced Instruments received an exclusive license to Cantimer's unique sensor technology for select applications in the biotech market.

23 Feb 2010

Sustamine L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine supplement increases performance in endurance exercise and activity

A clinical study by Dr. Jay Hoffman, PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Health and Exercise Science at the College of New Jersey, has shown Sustamine™ L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine, increases performance in endurance exercise and activity. The study was published on February 3, 2010, in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN), a peer-reviewed journal covering various aspects of sports nutrition, supplementation, exercise metabolism, and/or scientific policies related to sports nutrition.

12 Feb 2010

Picis introduces LYNX C/Point revenue management solution for chemotherapy clinics

Picis today announced the immediate availability of an enhancement to its Picis LYNX C/Point® revenue management solution designed specifically for hospital-owned chemotherapy clinics.

9 Feb 2010

Breakthrough discovery could help in developing a broad spectrum of antiviral drugs

Within a virus's tiny exterior is a store of energy waiting to be unleashed. When the virus encounters a host cell, this pent-up energy is released, propelling the viral DNA into the cell and turning it into a virus factory.

6 Feb 2010

Mitchell Group's clinically proven cosmetic products focus customer's safety above anything else

Mitchell Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven and locally inspired cosmetic and beauty products, puts their customer's safety above anything else.

23 Jan 2010

Eating strategies can reduce cell damage and enhance sports performance

For a week Ms Gravina evaluated players from the first two Athletic teams (Superleague and National League), in order to observe their eating habits and where they could improve.

19 Jan 2010

HTI to deliver drinking water filtration systems to Haiti quake victims

Hydration Technology Innovations, LLC (HTI), the leading provider of next-generation forward osmosis water filtration technology, today announced it has teamed up with private donors to ship drinking water filtration systems to earthquake victims in Haiti.

19 Jan 2010

Sybaritic to stop production and distribution of medical devices

Sybaritic Inc., a medical device maker, has agreed to stop producing and distributing its medical products used in laser surgery, dermatology, and spa treatments until it is in compliance with FDA quality standards.

8 Jan 2010

Hi-Tech Pharmacal receives clearance from FDA to market Tropazone lotion

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc. announced today that it received clearance from the FDA to market Tropazone™ lotion, a prescription dermatological product which will be promoted by Hi-Tech’s branded marketing subsidiary, ECR Pharmaceuticals Co., Inc. The product is indicated for the treatment of various dermatological conditions including atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and radiation dermatitis.

8 Jan 2010

Murad launches new line of Anti-Aging Acne products for adults struggling with acne

Murad, Inc. has announced the launch of a new line of Anti-Aging Acne products for adults struggling with acne. The new Anti-Aging Acne line is the first comprehensive approach designed to restore a smooth, youthful complexion by addressing acne breakouts while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

8 Jan 2010

Positive results from Onset Therapeutics' BenzEFoam Emollient Foam skin moisturization study

Onset Therapeutics, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused in dermatology, today announced positive results from a skin moisturization study that compared the Company’s recently launched BenzEFoam™ (benzoyl peroxide 5.3%) Emollient Foam to a market leading combination gel containing clindamycin 1% - benzoyl peroxide 5%. BenzEFoam™ Emollient Foam is indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris and is the first prescription foam formulation containing benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient.

16 Dec 2009

CPA introduces 10 resolutions and rules to help people live healthy life

With rates of obesity and inactivity at alarming levels in Canada there has never been a more urgent time for our country's citizens to take control of their health. Members of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) are calling on Canadians and their families to make 2010 the year they make meaningful and long lasting changes to their physical care and fitness habits.

16 Dec 2009

New approach to protein misfolding may lead to novel therapies for a number of diseases

In an encouraging new development, a team led by Scripps Research Institute scientists has restored partial function to lung cells collected from patients with cystic fibrosis. While there is still much work to be done before the therapy can be tested in humans, the discovery opens the door to a new class of therapies for this and a host of other chronic diseases.

7 Dec 2009

Updated results from MYTHOS clinical trial of RenalGuard presented at AHA meeting

PLC Systems Inc., a company focused on innovative cardiac and vascular medical device-based technologies, today announced that updated results from the MYTHOS investigator-sponsored clinical trial of RenalGuard(®) were presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2009, on Sunday, November 15 in Orlando, Florida.

2 Dec 2009

Genta announces financial results for the third quarter of 2009, reduces workforce to cut payroll costs

Genta Incorporated today announced financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The Company also announced a restructuring, reduction in workforce, and re-ordering of clinical development priorities.

16 Nov 2009

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

By about age 50, more than half of adults have dealt with hemorrhoids. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers home treatments that can relieve symptoms of this common and embarrassing problem.

16 Nov 2009

Hydration News and Research

Columbia Laboratories to sell progesterone related assets and 11.2M shares to Watson Pharmaceuticals

Catholic directive may thwart end-of-life wishes

Palliative care helps improve quality, cut end of life care costs

First Edition: March 1, 2010

Cantimer, Advanced Instruments announce license and product development agreement

Sustamine L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine supplement increases performance in endurance exercise and activity

Picis introduces LYNX C/Point revenue management solution for chemotherapy clinics

Breakthrough discovery could help in developing a broad spectrum of antiviral drugs

Mitchell Group's clinically proven cosmetic products focus customer's safety above anything else

Eating strategies can reduce cell damage and enhance sports performance

HTI to deliver drinking water filtration systems to Haiti quake victims

Sybaritic to stop production and distribution of medical devices

Hi-Tech Pharmacal receives clearance from FDA to market Tropazone lotion

Murad launches new line of Anti-Aging Acne products for adults struggling with acne

Positive results from Onset Therapeutics' BenzEFoam Emollient Foam skin moisturization study

CPA introduces 10 resolutions and rules to help people live healthy life

New approach to protein misfolding may lead to novel therapies for a number of diseases

Updated results from MYTHOS clinical trial of RenalGuard presented at AHA meeting

Genta announces financial results for the third quarter of 2009, reduces workforce to cut payroll costs

Self-care tips for hemorrhoids from Mayo Clinic

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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