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Apricus Biosciences announces reformulation of Rituxan enables rectal delivery of biologics

Apricus Biosciences, backed by a revenue generating CRO business and seeking to leverage its multi-route NexACT drug delivery technology and internal pipeline through out-licensing arrangements and partnerships, today announced results from a pre-clinical pharmacokinetic study showing the ability of NexACT to enable rectal delivery of biologics, such as human antibodies.

15 Sep 2010

Research can helps to develop targeted psychological intervention to assist couples cope with PVD

An investigation published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine has found that male partners who express greater support, attention and sympathy to women's chronic vulvovaginal pain may trigger more pain, but also increase sexual satisfaction in female partners.

10 Sep 2010

Rexahn submits Phase IIb protocol to FDA for study of Serdaxin for major depressive disorder

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing potential best in class oncology and CNS therapeutics, today announced that it has submitted a Phase IIb protocol to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the clinical study of Serdaxin for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).

7 Sep 2010

TNS therapy improves depression: Study

Major depression is a common and disabling brain condition marked not only by the presence of depressed mood but also by its effects on sleep, energy, decision-making, memory and thoughts of death or of suicide.

3 Sep 2010

More support needed for erectile dysfunction says sexologist

According to sexologist Bettina Arndt, there are thousands of Australian men with erectile dysfunction who are sexually impotent because of their condition and the lack of affordable treatments. Arndt said that funds distribution for breast prostheses for female cancer patients is one of the examples of mismatches in funding.

3 Sep 2010

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals publishes research article on RX-8243 anti-tumor activity

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing potential best in class oncology and CNS therapeutics, today announced the publication of a research article in Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters on the anti-tumor activity of RX-8243 and its analogues.

3 Sep 2010

LadyBug Resource Group to acquire Men's Medical Corporation

LadyBug Resource Group Inc. has signed an Agreement to acquire 100% of Men's Medical Corporation.

31 Aug 2010

Researchers recommend traumatic brain injury reclassification for additional funding

Traumatic brain injury, currently considered a singular event by the insurance industry and many health care providers, is instead the beginning of an ongoing process that impacts multiple organ systems and may cause or accelerate other diseases and disorders that can reduce life expectancy, according to research from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

27 Aug 2010

NexMed expands patent protection for Prostaglandin E1 -based products in Israel

NexMed, Inc., backed by a revenue generating CRO business and seeking to leverage its proprietary, multi-route NexACT® drug delivery technology and internal pipeline through out-licensing arrangements and partnerships, today announced that the Israel Patent Office has issued an allowance notice for NexMed's patent application entitled, "Topical Compositions for Prostaglandin E1 Delivery."

24 Aug 2010

Palatin reports positive results from bremelanotide Phase 1 trial for sexual dysfunction

Palatin Technologies, Inc. today announced positive results of a Phase 1 clinical trial of subcutaneously administered bremelanotide, its melanocortin agonist drug candidate for treatment of male erectile dysfunction (ED) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD). The results demonstrate that with subcutaneous administration consistent therapeutic blood plasma levels can be obtained without sustained clinically significant blood pressure effects and support the continued development of bremelanotide.

17 Aug 2010

BioSante second-quarter net loss increases to $10.8 million

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2010.

13 Aug 2010

Antares Pharma second-quarter total revenue increases 78% to $3.1 million

Antares Pharma, Inc. today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010.

13 Aug 2010

Labopharm launches antidepressant OLEPTRO for major depressive disorder in U.S.

Labopharm Inc. today announced that OLEPTRO(TM) (trazodone hydrochloride extended-release tablets), a novel once-daily formulation of the antidepressant trazodone, has been launched in the United States by its joint venture with Gruppo Angelini, Angelini Labopharm. OLEPTRO(TM) is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. The efficacy of OLEPTRO(TM) has been established in a trial of outpatients with MDD as well as in trials with the immediate release formulation of trazodone.

11 Aug 2010

New laser technology for robotic prostate cancer surgery

One of the challenges of prostate cancer surgery is removing the cancer-affected gland without side effects. The procedure is estimated to cause long-term sexual dysfunction in half of men.Now, new published research by urologic surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center presents evidence that a new laser technology used with robotic prostate cancer surgery may reduce the risk of damaging the crucial nerves necessary for erections and urinary continence.

6 Aug 2010

Intra-Cellular Therapies ITI-007 Phase Ib/II clinical trial for schizophrenia meets primary endpoint

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. today announced the results from a Phase Ib/II clinical trial in patients with schizophrenia with ITI-007, the Company's unique, investigational new drug for the treatment of schizophrenia. The trial met its primary endpoint demonstrating that ITI-007 was safe and well-tolerated in patients with stabilized schizophrenia.

30 Jul 2010

Antares Pharma reports positive results from Anturol Gel Phase 3 study in overactive bladder patients

Antares Pharma, Inc. announced today positive results from its Phase 3 study of Anturol Gel in patients with overactive bladder. The study met its primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction in urinary incontinence episodes for both doses studied.

28 Jul 2010

Female sexual dysfunction can affect quality of life: Research

Almost two-thirds of females attending a general urology practice reported that they suffered from sexual dysfunction, according to a paper in the August issue of BJUI. Dysfunction rose with age in all categories except orgasm, with more than half of women aged from 18 to 30 reporting orgasm problems, significantly higher than women aged 31 to 54.

27 Jul 2010

Ampio finalizes negotiations to acquire DMI BioSciences

Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced it has finalized negotiations with the directors of DMI BioSciences, Inc. (DMI) to acquire DMI BioSciences, Inc. This acquisition will give Ampio access to all rights, royalties and patents associated with DMI's major assets, drugs for male sexual dysfunction including premature ejaculation (PE) and combination drugs to treat premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction (ED).

27 Jul 2010

Euthymics Bioscience completes $24 million Series A financing

Euthymics Bioscience, Inc., a clinical-stage company developing next-generation antidepressants, today announced the completion of a Series A financing -- led by Novartis Venture Funds and Venture Investors - for a total investment commitment of $24 million in milestone-conditioned tranches. Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management, LLC, GBS Venture Partners and the State of Wisconsin Investment Board also participated in the financing.

22 Jul 2010

Clinical trial initiated to evaluate LibiGel on cognitive function in menopausal women

BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the initiation of a LibiGel (testosterone gel) clinical trial to evaluate its effect on cognitive function in menopausal women. The trial is a randomized, 6-month comparison of the effect of LibiGel compared to placebo treatment on a variety of learning and memory tasks. The study is being conducted by Dr. Susan Davis, Professor of Women's Health, Department of Medicine, Monash University Women's Health Program in Australia.

13 Jul 2010

Sexual Dysfunction News and Research

Latest Sexual Dysfunction News and Research

Apricus Biosciences announces reformulation of Rituxan enables rectal delivery of biologics

Research can helps to develop targeted psychological intervention to assist couples cope with PVD

Rexahn submits Phase IIb protocol to FDA for study of Serdaxin for major depressive disorder

TNS therapy improves depression: Study

More support needed for erectile dysfunction says sexologist

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals publishes research article on RX-8243 anti-tumor activity

LadyBug Resource Group to acquire Men's Medical Corporation

Researchers recommend traumatic brain injury reclassification for additional funding

NexMed expands patent protection for Prostaglandin E1 -based products in Israel

Palatin reports positive results from bremelanotide Phase 1 trial for sexual dysfunction

BioSante second-quarter net loss increases to $10.8 million

Antares Pharma second-quarter total revenue increases 78% to $3.1 million

Labopharm launches antidepressant OLEPTRO for major depressive disorder in U.S.

New laser technology for robotic prostate cancer surgery

Intra-Cellular Therapies ITI-007 Phase Ib/II clinical trial for schizophrenia meets primary endpoint

Antares Pharma reports positive results from Anturol Gel Phase 3 study in overactive bladder patients

Female sexual dysfunction can affect quality of life: Research

Ampio finalizes negotiations to acquire DMI BioSciences

Euthymics Bioscience completes $24 million Series A financing

Clinical trial initiated to evaluate LibiGel on cognitive function in menopausal women

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