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URL Pharma's Colcrys approved by FDA for prevention of gout flares

URL Pharma, Inc., announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Colcrys(TM) (colchicine, USP) for the prophylaxis (prevention) of gout flares. Colcrys was first approved by the FDA on July 30, 2009 for the treatment of acute gout flares when taken at the first sign of a flare.

19 Oct 2009

Innovative financing for global health issues discussed at Nairobi meeting

As more countries prepare to introduce a voluntary travel tax to help fight HIV/AIDS and other diseases worldwide, Philippe Douste-Blazy, chair of UNITAID and a U.N. special advisor on innovative development financing said at a recent event in Nairobi, Kenya, that "the airline levy gives participating developing nations an opportunity to contribute to treatment in their countries rather than depending on handouts from the developed world," the Standard reports.

19 Oct 2009

24 Hour Data to support breast cancer awareness, to donate 5% of its October sales to NBCF

24 Hour Data today announced its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In an effort to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the Dallas-based company will donate 5% of its October sales to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (NBCF).

19 Oct 2009

Study on the economic impact of antibiotic overuse and antibiotic-resistant infections

The Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA) and Cook County Hospital (currently John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County), today announced the release of an eye-opening study on the economic impact of antibiotic overuse and antibiotic-resistant infections (ARIs) sponsored by an unrestricted educational grant from bioMerieux and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

19 Oct 2009

Encorium Group raises $1.6 million through private placement

Encorium Group, Inc., a full-service multinational contract research organization (CRO) that provides design, development, and management capabilities for clinical trials and patient registries to many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, today announced that it has completed a private placement of 3,937,500 shares of its common stock with a private investor for an aggregate purchase price of $1,575,000, or $.40 per share.

19 Oct 2009

Also in Global Health News: Asia-Pacific reproductive health; developing country medical waste disposal; draft bill in Uganda; diarrhea deaths in China

"China has called on Asia-Pacific countries to attach greater importance to population and family planning and put more funds into the reproductive health and family planning programmes," the Daily Times reports (10/19).

19 Oct 2009

FDA approves Boehringer Ingelheim's MICARDIS for the reduction of risk of heart attack

Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for MICARDIS® (telmisartan) for the reduction of the risk of myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke, or death from cardiovascular (CV) causes in patients 55 years of age or older at high risk of developing major CV events who are unable to take ACE inhibitors. MICARDIS® is the first treatment in its class to be approved for this indication.

19 Oct 2009

Morgan Stanley's global initiative to reduce childhood malnutrition and save lives worldwide

Morgan Stanley announced today that the Firm will launch “Step Up to the Plate,” a global initiative to reduce childhood malnutrition and save lives worldwide. This two-pronged approach is designed to address malnutrition by providing food to children most in need in developed nations, while also addressing the medical effects of children already experiencing malnutrition in the developing world.

19 Oct 2009

Campaign seeks to hold governments accountable to meeting MDG targets

Inter Press Service examines the Stand Up Take Action campaign, which took place October 16-18 to highlight the Millennium Development Goals' [MDG] 2015 deadline.

19 Oct 2009

Failure to correct hearing loss may lead brain to forget how to hear and understand speech

Most of the 28 million Americans living with untreated hearing loss may not be aware that failure to take corrective action could result in the brain actually "forgetting" how to hear and understand speech, warns HearUSA audiologist Cindy Beyer.

19 Oct 2009

A selection of today's opinions and editorials

"The American people deserve facts and a fair discussion of what's most important as Congress tackles healthcare reform. AARP and the American Medical Association are committed to preserving the best of our current system and to working to improve it with policies that expand coverage, improve quality and make insurance more affordable" (Jennie Chin Hansen and J. James Rohack, 10/19).

19 Oct 2009

Alnara Pharmaceuticals’ announces results of its international Phase 3 study of liprotamase

Alnara Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceutical company developing novel, non-systemic orally delivered protein therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced results from an international, Phase 3 open-label, long-term safety study demonstrating the safety and nutritional benefits of liprotamase, a novel pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

19 Oct 2009

Health providers make cuts, changes and gambles in face-off with economy

News reports this weekend highlight several developments as medical providers respond to changing economic forces, and in some cases, clashes of personality.

19 Oct 2009

White House hedging bets on public option in health bills

The Associated Press "The White House is waiting for Congress to settle on a final health care bill, even though President Barack Obama has a clear preference in favor of at least one specific — the much-debated public option, advisers said. Obama, however, will not demand that legislation include a government-run insurance plan intended to drive down costs through competition with private insurers, they said."

19 Oct 2009

FDA approves GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' Cervarix for prevention of cervical cancer

The FDA today approved Cervarix, a new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer and precancerous lesions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18. The vaccine is approved for use in girls and women ages 10 years through 25 years.

19 Oct 2009

Analysts urge Democrats to tailor health reform pitch to women

Politico reports that provisions addressing women's concerns about health care may help Democrats build public support for their overhaul plans and grease the passage of a bill.

19 Oct 2009

Workers to pay more for health care next year, consultants say

Co-pays and deductibles are likely to increase in 2010 for employees, Hewitt Associates, a consulting group, says.

19 Oct 2009

SEIU opts out of ad campaign opposing tax on 'Cadillac' plans

The healthcare negotiator for one of nation's most powerful unions made clear that it opposes a tax on high-cost-insurance plans, despite abstaining from an multi-union campaign objecting to the plan," The Hill reports. "The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was not among the 27 unions to sign on to an ad criticizing a proposed tax on 'Cadillac' insurance plans that was included in the Senate Finance Committee healthcare bill."

19 Oct 2009

Philippines and Malaysian regulatory agencies approve Celsion’s Phase III Thermodox trial

Celsion Corporation announced today that it has received approval from the regulatory agencis in the Philippines and Malaysia for its Pivotal Phase III primary liver cancer Clinical Trial Application.

19 Oct 2009

Scientists explore what is behind the feeling of not being competent

In a paper published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, a group of investigators headed by John De Figueiredo explores what is behind the feeling of not being competent.

19 Oct 2009

Medical News

URL Pharma's Colcrys approved by FDA for prevention of gout flares

Innovative financing for global health issues discussed at Nairobi meeting

24 Hour Data to support breast cancer awareness, to donate 5% of its October sales to NBCF

Study on the economic impact of antibiotic overuse and antibiotic-resistant infections

Encorium Group raises $1.6 million through private placement

Also in Global Health News: Asia-Pacific reproductive health; developing country medical waste disposal; draft bill in Uganda; diarrhea deaths in China

FDA approves Boehringer Ingelheim's MICARDIS for the reduction of risk of heart attack

Morgan Stanley's global initiative to reduce childhood malnutrition and save lives worldwide

Campaign seeks to hold governments accountable to meeting MDG targets

Failure to correct hearing loss may lead brain to forget how to hear and understand speech

A selection of today's opinions and editorials

Alnara Pharmaceuticals’ announces results of its international Phase 3 study of liprotamase

Health providers make cuts, changes and gambles in face-off with economy

White House hedging bets on public option in health bills

FDA approves GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals' Cervarix for prevention of cervical cancer

Analysts urge Democrats to tailor health reform pitch to women

Workers to pay more for health care next year, consultants say

SEIU opts out of ad campaign opposing tax on 'Cadillac' plans

Philippines and Malaysian regulatory agencies approve Celsion’s Phase III Thermodox trial

Scientists explore what is behind the feeling of not being competent

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