Japan to Help Fund AIDS Vaccine
The Japanese Government has pledged $10m to the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) to support AIDS vaccine research and development…
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Diabetic Gastroparesis Drug Shows Positive Phase II Results
A Phase II study of Tranzyme Pharma's TZP-102 capsules in diabetic patients with gastroparesis has demonstrated clinically significant improvements in…
ByGrowth Predicted for Russian Breast Cancer Drug Market
The breast cancer drug market in Russia is predicted to reach $226m by 2014, according to analysts. Decision Resources say…
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Gene Sequencing: Challenging Times for Patents
Despite the EU's efforts to end the legal disputes about patenting gene sequences, cases still find their way to court.…
ByDiabetic Pain Drug Fails to Meet Phase II Trial Endpoint
Forest Laboratories' investigational drug for treating neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy has failed to meet the primary endpoint…
ByAbbott Considers Vaccine Unit Sale
Abbott Laboratories may sell the flu vaccine unit it acquired as part of its purchase of Solvay Pharmaceuticals a few…
ByStatin Safety Called into Question
The benefits of statins may not outweigh the risks when given to children and some women, according to a series…
ByFDA Approves Generic Version of Antidepressant Effexor
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Venlafaxine HCl ER, a generic version of Wyeth's antidepressant medication Effexor…
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