Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA articles from May 2009

Medical Letter on the CDC & FDA archives from May 2009

Study data from University of Texas update knowledge of arteriovenous malformation.
May 3, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Preoperative embolization facilitates the surgical management of complex cerebral arteriovenous malformations (cAVMs). This analysis aims to investigate the risks for preoperative cAVM...

Forest Laboratories, Inc. Announces FDA Approval of Lexapro[R] for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescents.
May 3, 2009... Forest Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: FRX) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Company's supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Lexapro (escitalopram oxalate) for the acute and maintenance treatment of...

Study Finds Discontinuation of Rosiglitazone Left Many Diabetes Patients Without Good Glycemic Control.
May 3, 2009... When concerns were raised about the safety of the diabetes medication, rosiglitazone, in May 2007, many patients and their doctors made the decision to discontinue use of the drug. A study published in Endocrine Practice by Dr. Etta Fanning...

New Keppra XR(TM) Dosage Strength Offers Simplified Treatment Option for People Living With Partial-Onset Seizures.
May 3, 2009... Once-daily Keppra XR(TM) (levetiracetam) extended-release tablets are now available in a new dosage strength--750 mg--enabling doctors to simplify patients' treatment plans by decreasing the number of tablets they take each day (see also...

Research on epilepsy discussed by scientists at Ohio State University.
May 3, 2009... In this recent report, researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine the reaction of neurology practitioners to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alert concerning suicidality (suicidal ideation or behavior) and...

DGN Technologies TransportConnect(TM) Successfully Implemented at Intuitive Surgical.
May 3, 2009... DGN Technologies, Inc. announced that is has successfully implemented TransportConnect(TM) at Intuitive Surgical, located in Sunnyvale, California, USA. Intuitive Surgical is an FDA regulated company and selected TransportConnect(TM) to address...

New cancer study findings have been reported by scientists at Florida Atlantic University.
May 10, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "Actinic keratoses (AKs) are a precancerous condition of the skin that have the potential to become squamous cell cancer (SCC). Sulindac is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved nonsteroidal...

Pharmasset Voluntarily Halts Clinical Studies with Clevudine in Hepatitis B Infected Patients.(Clinical report)
May 10, 2009... Pharmasset, Inc. (NASDAQ:VRUS) announced that after a discussion with its independent Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) and the FDA, the company has decided to voluntarily terminate its Phase III QUASH studies of clevudine for the treatment...

Research from G. Becker and co-researchers in the area of life sciences described.
May 10, 2009... According to recent research from Freiburg, Germany, "Peripherally acting p-opioid receptor antagonists methylnaltrexone and alvimopan are a new class of drugs designed to reverse opioid-induced side-effects on the gastrointestinal system...

Researchers from Emory University report on findings in life sciences.
May 10, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Nearly 35 years after its discovery and 11 years after FDA approval of paclitaxel (PTX) as a breakthrough anticancer drug, the 3-D structure of the agent bound to its beta-tubulin target was...

Studies from E.S. Perloff and co-researchers yield new data on life sciences.
May 10, 2009... "Recent guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has advocated testing of time-dependent inhibition of cytochrome P450 (CYP), which can be addressed by performing IC50 shift as well as KI/kinact determinations. Direct (IC50,...

Ocean's Flavor All Natural Sea Salt Can Be Used In FDA Standardized Food Products.
May 10, 2009... Ocean's Flavor, the world's leader in the sale and distribution of natural less sodium sea salts, announced that sea salt can be used in FDA standardized Food Products since it meets the Standard of Identity (see also Ocean's Flavor). What...

World's First Disposable Wireless RFID Sensor Detects Radiation Threats in Shipping Containers Using Modified Cell Phone Technology.
May 10, 2009... Sicel Technologies, Inc., a privately held, specialty medical device company, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Gentag, Inc., to create the world's first passive (no battery), disposable, wireless Radio Frequency...

Research from University of Arizona in the area of adverse drug reactions described.
May 17, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "While tracking systems have been developed to decrease occurrences and consequences of medication errors in healthcare facilities, there is a growing need for similar systems to monitor...

New integrase study findings recently were published by O. Delelis and co-researchers.
May 17, 2009... "Raltegravir (MK-0518) is the first integrase (IN) inhibitor to be approved by the US FDA and is currently used in clinical treatment of viruses resistant to other antiretroviral compounds. Virological failure of Raltegravir treatment is...

Studies from San Francisco State University have provided new data on life sciences.
May 17, 2009... "Analytical instrumentation continues its amazing evolution, especially in regard to generating ever more sensitive, faster, and reliable measurements. Perhaps the most difficult challenges are making these instruments small enough to use in...

Investigators at University of Nebraska target nephrocalcinosis.
May 17, 2009... According to recent research published in the Journal of Endourology, "Sodium thiosulfate (STS) is a U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -approved chelating agent that is used for the treatment of cyanide poisoning and prophylaxis against...

New findings from A.M. Hochberg and co-authors in the area of adverse drug reactions published.
May 17, 2009... Scientists discuss in 'Drug-versus-drug adverse event rate comparisons: a pilot study based on data from the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System' new findings in adverse drug reactions. "A number of published studies compare adverse event...

Reports outline Escherichia coli research from Z. Saldana and colleagues.(Report)
May 17, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "Curli are adhesive fimbriae of Escherichia coli and Salmonella enterica. Expression of curli (csgA) and cellulose (bcsA) is co-activated by the transcriptional activator CsgD." "In this study,...

Scientists at Department of Agriculture publish new data on Escherichia coli.
May 17, 2009... According to a study from the United States, "To investigate the potential transfer of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella from contaminated manure slurry into the tissue of tall fescue plants. Tall fescue plants (n = 50) were fertilized...

Research from York University in west nile virus provides new insights.(Report)
May 17, 2009... "In this paper, we study the stability and saddle-node bifurcation of a model for the West Nile virus transmission dynamics. The existence and classification of the equilibria are presented," scientists writing in the journal Bulletin of...

EcoPure Making Clear Biodegradable Plastics Possible.
May 17, 2009... Bio-Tec Environmental is excited to announce yet another revolutionary breakthrough in biodegradable plastics technology, EcoPure G2. This new formulation is specifically designed for users of clear PET, allowing them to gain all the advantages...

New ALLCLEAR Mosquito Mister Clears Yards of Mosquitoes in Minutes.
May 17, 2009... Universal Pest Solutions, LP introduces its ALLCLEAR(R) Cordless Mosquito Mister (www.allclearmister.com), the first portable mosquito misting technology that in just three minutes controls mosquitoes and other nuisance insects for as long as...

Research results from Cornell University update knowledge of cancer.
May 24, 2009... According to recent research from the United States, "Multidrug resistant (MDR) cancer is difficult to treat, Chemicals that are effective MDR modulators have never exited clinical trials as FDA approved products due to side effects. It has...

Crimson's ISO 14971-Certified Risk Management System Improves Labeling Translation Accuracy 36% and Reduces Costs 20%.
May 24, 2009... Crimson Life Sciences, a division of TransPerfect, announced the publication of Getting More for Less: The Alchemy of Risk Management, a detailed case study that documents the successful performance of the industry's first ISO 14971-certified...

Researchers from Harvard University describe findings in myeloma.
May 24, 2009... "The paradigm for the treatment of monoclonal gammophaties has dramatically changed: based on the understanding of the complex interaction between tumor cells and bone marrow microenvironment and the signaling pathways that are deregulated in...

From SARS to Swine Flu: Protecting Your Dental / Medical Practice.
May 24, 2009... As of April 29, 2009, human cases of Swine Flu have been confirmed in the USA, Mexico, Canada and six other countries worldwide and have been suspected in many other nations. Deaths have been reported in the US and Mexico (see also Pandemics)....

No Causality Found Between Black Cohosh and Liver Problems.
May 24, 2009... Black cohosh has been widely used in Europe and also in North America to treat menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, night sweats, occasional irritability and mood swings. While extensive research has been published on this botanical, the...

Studies conducted at University College on Enterobacteriaceae recently published.(Report)
May 24, 2009... According to recent research published in the journal Fems Microbiology Letters, "The Rcs phosphorelay is an important signalling pathway that is conserved throughout the Enterobacteriaceae. The Rcs phosphorelay is composed of the RcsC sensor...

Research from H.H. Liu and co-researchers in the area of plague described.(Report)
May 24, 2009... According to a study from Beijing, People's Republic of China, "Despite the importance of pneumonic plague caused by Yersinia pestis, a few is known about the interaction between Y. pestis and its host at the molecular level during the...

Arpida to Discuss Strategy With Shareholders.
May 24, 2009... Arpida Ltd. (SIX: ARPN) will today discuss potential strategic scenarios with its shareholders during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which starts at 10am CET in Reinach, Switzerland (see also Arpida Ltd.). After the negative FDA opinion...

Heavy Rains and Temperatures Contribute to Increasing Mosquito Infestations.
May 24, 2009... Heavy rains and rising temperatures create a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes and are contributing to an increase in the number of infestations in our area. In addition, mosquito-borne illnesses continue to plague Georgia communities, as...

Dendreon Announces Common Stock Offering.
May 24, 2009... Dendreon Corporation (NASDAQ: DNDN) announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 10,700,000 shares of its common stock. Deutsche Bank Securities will act as sole manager for the offering. Dendreon has granted Deutsche Bank...

Cameo eCompliance Brings Next Generation Full Transparency to Enterprise GRC.
May 24, 2009... TechConnect World -- No Magic, Inc. announced at TechConnect World, the general availability of Cameo(TM) eCompliance at cost-effective pricing. This powerful software solution provides a validated process reinforced by a set of tightly...