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Study demonstrates efficacy of CONCERTA in treating ADHD in presence of comorbid learning disability

Turning in assignments, following instructions and focusing on learning something new are among the daily classroom challenges for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). New data presented today show efficacy of CONCERTA® (OROS® methylphenidate HCl Extended-Release Tablets CII) on ADHD symptoms in children with the condition who also may face other specific challenges.

26 May 2010

Shire announces study results of Vyvanse Capsules CII for treatment of ADHD in adolescents

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the results of a study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules CII for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adolescents aged 13 to 17 years.

26 May 2010

Mylan Pharmaceuticals introduces Temazepam Capsules USP, 7.5 mg

Mylan Inc. today announced that its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Temazepam Capsules USP, 7.5 mg.

25 May 2010

FDA grants priority review for Alkermes' VIVITROL sNDA for opioid dependence

Alkermes, Inc. today announced that the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for VIVITROL® (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) for opioid dependence has been designated a priority review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

25 May 2010

Filing of Clinical Data's NDA for vilazodone accepted for FDA review

Clinical Data, Inc., today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted for filing the Company's New Drug Application for vilazodone for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

24 May 2010

New findings on INTUNIV Extended Release Tablets presented at major psychiatric meeting

Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced new findings on once-daily INTUNIV (guanfacine) Extended Release Tablets, the first selective alpha-2A agonist approved for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, at a major psychiatric meeting.

24 May 2010

Psychiatrists should be included in disaster first-response teams

Psychiatrists should be included in disaster first-response teams because survivors have immediate need for help in alleviating early trauma symptoms ranging from sleeplessness to constant anxiety, says a new study of 9/11 survivors and victims' family members published today in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice.

21 May 2010

Flibanserin benefits pre-menopausal women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Data from pivotal Phase III clinical trials demonstrate that a higher proportion of pre-menopausal women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) receiving flibanserin 100mg reported both an improvement in their condition and a meaningful benefit from their treatment, compared to placebo.

19 May 2010

Transcept Pharmaceuticals reports revenue of $3.13M for first-quarter 2010

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary products that address important therapeutic needs in the field of neuroscience, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

13 May 2010

Merck hosts R&D and Business Briefing

Merck & Co., Inc. today hosted its first R&D and Business Briefing since the completion of the Merck and Schering-Plough merger. The event included a comprehensive review of the company's late-stage pipeline, as well as the company's commercial strategy and progress made in the integration of Merck's worldwide operations.

12 May 2010

Alexza Pharmaceuticals first-quarter net loss increases to $13.4 million

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 and provided a business update.

11 May 2010

Takeda enters co-promotion agreement with Janssen Pharma for VELCADE

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company today announced that Takeda has entered into a co-promotion agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. for VELCADE® (bortezomib) for Injection, a treatment for patients with multiple myeloma.

10 May 2010

Data comparing NUCYNTA to oxycodone IR for osteoarthritis pain presented at 29th APS

A post-hoc analysis of a Phase 3 safety study demonstrated that NUCYNTA® (tapentadol) tablets were associated with a lower incidence of nausea, vomiting and constipation when compared to oxycodone immediate release (IR) tablets in elderly patients with moderate to severe low-back or osteoarthritis pain.

7 May 2010

Meda acquires exclusive rights for use of flupirtine to treat fibromyalgia from Adeona Pharmaceuticals

Meda has acquired exclusive US, Canadian and Japanese rights for the use of flupirtine to treat fibromyalgia from Adeona Pharmaceuticals. As part of the agreement, Meda is taking over full responsibility for development and commercialization of the compound. Flupirtine is currently in phase II development for the patented indication fibromyalgia.

7 May 2010

Labopharm's first-quarter fiscal 2010 revenues from product sales decrease $0.4M to $3.2M

Labopharm Inc. today reported its financial results for the first quarter 2010.

6 May 2010

Alexza Pharmaceuticals secures $15M working capital loan from Hercules Technology Growth Capital

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has executed a $15 million working capital loan agreement with Hercules Technology Growth Capital. The funds available under the loan will be used for capital equipment and working capital purposes. In connection with the loan, Alexza issued Hercules warrants to purchase 376,394 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.69 per share, which was the 50-day average daily weighted average trading price at the time the term sheet for the loan was issued by Hercules.

6 May 2010

Alexza Pharmaceuticals announces filing of universal shelf registration statement with SEC

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that, if declared effective by the SEC, will allow the Company to sell, from time to time, up to $75 million of its common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and/or warrants, either individually or in units, in one or more offerings.

5 May 2010

Data from Phase IV study of Bystolic tablets in Hispanic patients with hypertension presented at ASH 2010

Forest Laboratories, Inc. today presented data from a Phase IV study evaluating the effects of Bystolic (nebivolol) tablets in Hispanic patients with hypertension at the 2010 annual scientific meeting of the American Society of Hypertension.

4 May 2010

TGRD presents positive results from Phase 3 studies of azilsartan medoxomil for lowering SBP at 25th ASH

Takeda Global Research & Development Center, Inc., U.S., (TGRD U.S.) today announced results from pivotal phase 3 studies of azilsartan medoxomil (development code: TAK-491), an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), demonstrating greater 24-hour systolic blood pressure (SBP) reduction compared to commonly prescribed ARBs olmesartan medoxomil and valsartan.

3 May 2010

New classification of depressive subtypes of depression proposed

Lichtenberg and Belmaker propose a new classification of depressive subtypes of depression in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. They argue that a simple diagnosis is no longer sufficient to guide treatment.

3 May 2010

Insomnia News and Research

Latest Insomnia News and Research

Study demonstrates efficacy of CONCERTA in treating ADHD in presence of comorbid learning disability

Shire announces study results of Vyvanse Capsules CII for treatment of ADHD in adolescents

Mylan Pharmaceuticals introduces Temazepam Capsules USP, 7.5 mg

FDA grants priority review for Alkermes' VIVITROL sNDA for opioid dependence

Filing of Clinical Data's NDA for vilazodone accepted for FDA review

New findings on INTUNIV Extended Release Tablets presented at major psychiatric meeting

Psychiatrists should be included in disaster first-response teams

Flibanserin benefits pre-menopausal women with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Transcept Pharmaceuticals reports revenue of $3.13M for first-quarter 2010

Merck hosts R&D and Business Briefing

Alexza Pharmaceuticals first-quarter net loss increases to $13.4 million

Takeda enters co-promotion agreement with Janssen Pharma for VELCADE

Data comparing NUCYNTA to oxycodone IR for osteoarthritis pain presented at 29th APS

Meda acquires exclusive rights for use of flupirtine to treat fibromyalgia from Adeona Pharmaceuticals

Labopharm's first-quarter fiscal 2010 revenues from product sales decrease $0.4M to $3.2M

Alexza Pharmaceuticals secures $15M working capital loan from Hercules Technology Growth Capital

Alexza Pharmaceuticals announces filing of universal shelf registration statement with SEC

Data from Phase IV study of Bystolic tablets in Hispanic patients with hypertension presented at ASH 2010

TGRD presents positive results from Phase 3 studies of azilsartan medoxomil for lowering SBP at 25th ASH

New classification of depressive subtypes of depression proposed

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