Topaz Pharmaceuticals Inc., a privately held biotechnology company, announced positive results of studies of topical ivermectin cream, which it is developing as a potential treatment of Pediculus humanus capitis (head lice)…
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Pharmasset, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRUS) announced that safety and pharmacokinetic data from the PSI-352938 (”PSI-938″) single ascending dose study support progression to a multiple ascending dose trial with PSI-938, which has initiated dosing. PSI-938 is a guanine nucleotide analog polymerase inhibitor for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection…
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Abbott (NYSE: ABT) received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for two new dosage strengths of SIMCOR®, a cholesterol medication. The new SIMCOR dosage strengths combine 40 mg of simvastatin the most commonly prescribed dose of simvastatin with either 500 mg or 1,000 mg of niacin extended-release…
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Advanced Life Sciences Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ADLS), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development and commercialization of novel drugs in the therapeutic areas of infection, oncology and respiratory diseases, announced that the Company has applied to the U.S…
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Angiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANPI, TSX: ANP) (”Angiotech”) and partner Athersys, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATHX) announced positive results from its phase I clinical trial of MultiStem(R), its allogeneic cell therapy product, administered to individuals following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), more commonly referred to as a heart attack…
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NeurogesX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NGSX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel pain management therapies, announced important progress in the implementation of its reimbursement strategy for Qutenza® (capsaicin) 8% patch. Qutenza is currently available in the United States for the management of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)…
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Encap Drug Delivery, a leading provider of development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry, has received confirmation that their DuoCapTM, capsule delivery system has been granted patents for US and Europe. DuoCapTM, is a single oral dosage unit that comprises a capsule-in-a-capsule and offers broad therapeutic applications…
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The Glendale Family Care Center has been temporarily relocated to Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus following major flooding on July 22.

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Four Milwaukee organizations are slated to receive a total of $2.6 million in federal money to fund initiatives regarding job training, education and health services, the office of U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl announced on Thursday.

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When Marilyn Holloway was diagnosed with terminal colon and breast cancers, her doctors gave her six months to live.

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