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New ultrasound technique can measure blood pressure at many points in the body

Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology, together with the Italian company Esaote, have developed a new technique to measure the blood pressure.

15 Jun 2011

UHS intends to offer $175M of second lien senior secured PIK toggle notes due in 2015

Universal Hospital Services, Inc. today announced that it intends to offer $175 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.50/9.25% second lien senior secured PIK toggle notes due in 2015.

15 Jun 2011

DePuy Orthopaedics receives FDA approval for ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved on June 13 the first ceramic-on-metal total artificial hip system for patients with osteoarthritis.

15 Jun 2011

Positive results from Neurelis NRL-01 Phase 1 trial against epilepsy

Neurelis, Inc. today announced the results of a randomized crossover study in healthy volunteers assessing diazepam pharmacokinetics and bioavailability after administration of their proprietary intranasal diazepam formulations and intravenous injection.

15 Jun 2011

China Botanic net sales increase 56.1% to $18.9 million for second quarter 2011

China Botanic Pharmaceutical Inc., a developer, manufacturer and distributor of botanical products, bio-pharmaceuticals and traditional Chinese medicines in China, today announced financial results for the three months ended April 30, 2011.

15 Jun 2011

Actelion awards grants to 2011 ENTELLIGENCE young investigators for research in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. and the ENTELLIGENCE Steering Committee recognized four young researchers and their mentors for their efforts in advancing research in PAH. Each researcher will receive a 12-month mentored grant of up to $100,000 in support, funded through the ENTELLIGENCE program supported by Actelion. The announcement was made at an awards luncheon, during which the recipients of the 2011 awards gave an overview of their proposed work.

14 Jun 2011

Abbott’s CREON receives FDA approval for infant-specific dose

Abbott announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an infant-specific dose of CREON® (pancrelipase) Delayed-Release Capsules to treat exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to cystic fibrosis (CF). The CREON 3,000 units of lipase capsule provides the lowest dosage strength in the class approved by the FDA. This new option will enable more precise dosing titration in accordance with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation guidelines for infant dosing.

14 Jun 2011

DATATRAK adds Research Dynamics to Connect Partner Program

DATATRAK International, Inc., a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced the addition of Research Dynamics Consulting Group LTD to its Connect Partner Program.

14 Jun 2011

Boiron launches new natural and non-steroidal products for athletes to treat muscle pain

Boiron Canada launches Arnicare Sport, a brand new product designed for athletes, whether professional, amateur or recreational. Arnicare Sport makes physical activity pleasant by preventing and reducing cramps, aches and muscular fatigue.

14 Jun 2011

InstaMed, Superior Vision partner to offer electronic healthcare payments solution

Superior Vision, a leader in managed vision care benefits, has partnered with InstaMed, the leading Healthcare Payments Network, to offer Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) to its eye care providers through InstaMed's Claims Settlement solution with Integrated ERA/EFT transactions.

14 Jun 2011

Researchers investigate the role of PlGF in mice with chronic myeloid leukemia

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a particular form of leukemia or cancer of the bone marrow, which can be treated with targeted imatinib. However, in some cases this medicine has no effect. Researchers at the VIB Vesalius Research Centre, K.U. Leuven, under the direction of Peter Carmeliet, have investigated the role of placental growth factor (PlGF) in mice with CML.

14 Jun 2011

CerebralRx launches FitNeS vagus nerve stimulation system for treating epilepsy

CerebralRx, a newly formed spin-off of implantable neuromodulation systems developer BioControl Medical, has announced market entry with the launch of its FitNeS vagus nerve stimulation system.

14 Jun 2011

CorMedix completes enrollment in CRMD001 Phase II trial for treatment of acute kidney injury

CorMedix Inc., a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the prevention and treatment of cardiorenal disease, announced it successfully completed patient enrollment in its phase II Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury study with its oral drug candidate CRMD001.

14 Jun 2011

Morimatsu acquires Pharmadule

Morimatsu Industry Co., Ltd., the privately owned Japanese pioneer of tank technology, has acquired Pharmadule AB of Sweden, the world leader of modular manufacturing facilities for the pharmaceutical & biopharmaceutical industries.

14 Jun 2011

FDA extends Pacira's EXPAREL PDUFA goal date by three months

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc., an emerging specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for its review of the New Drug Application (NDA) for EXPAREL by three months.

14 Jun 2011

First Edition: June 14, 2011

In her latest Kaiser Health News consumer column, Michelle Andrews writes: "When you're calling for an ambulance, chances are good that you won't think to ask for one that's in your health plan's provider network. And in most cases, you wouldn't have much control over who it is anyway. That could leave you with hassles and extra charges for an out-of-network ride".

14 Jun 2011

U.S. to provide up to $30M per year for African trade expansion

Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Julie Howard writes on State's "DipNote" blog about attending the 10th annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) forum in Zambia and an announcement from U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the U.S. will provide "up to $30 million per year for four years to support trade expansion in Africa".

14 Jun 2011

Scientists discover Sonic Hedgehog protein's mechanism of action

A scientific breakthrough by researchers at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM) will be published tomorrow in Developmental Cell, a scientific journal of the Cell Press group. Led by Dr. Frédéric Charron, the team of scientists discovered a new requirement for the proper functioning of the Sonic Hedgehog protein.

14 Jun 2011

Clinton announces plans to increase food program funding in Tanzania

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said the Obama administration plans to increase funding for nutrition programs in Tanzania as part of its Feed the Future initiative, VOA News reports.

14 Jun 2011

Humira defect lawyers file suit against Abbott Laboratories in federal court

Humira defect lawyers filed a lawsuit against Abbott Laboratories in federal court today claiming Abbott's blockbuster drug, Humira, caused a fungal infection resulting in the near-death of a Tennessee man.

14 Jun 2011