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Results of Phase 3 Study Show Tapentadol IR Relieves Acute Pain and Offers Favorable Gastrointestinal Tolerability Profile

5/9/2008
TAMPA, Fla., May 9 -- Osteoarthritis is apainful and potentially debilitating condition that affects almost 50million people in the United States. It is caused by deterioration ofcartilage in bone joints. The novel investigational pain medicationtapentadol, a centrally acting oral analgesic, provided significant relieffor patients with joint-disease pain, compared... [Comments]

New Study Suggests Tapentadol IR for Acute Pain Is Associated With Improved Gastrointestinal Tolerability Compared to Oxycodone IR

5/9/2008
TAMPA, Fla., May 9 -- Many strong acting painmedications have bothersome side effects. These can include nausea andvomiting with short-term use, and constipation with longer, chronic use.Such symptoms can lead patients to discontinue treatment, adding additionalcomplications to pain management for physicians. The novel investigationalmedication tapentadol, a cent... [Comments]

New Data From Phase 3 Study Suggests Tapentadol Immediate Release Effective for Acute Pain From Common Foot Surgery

5/9/2008
Novel Pain Medicine Studied in Patients Following Bunionectomy TAMPA, Fla., May 9 -- Many foot-surgerypatients experience intense pain for several days following removal of abunion, one of the most common foot surgeries. The investigational painmedication tapentadol provided significant relief for patients who had thissurgery, compared to those treated with... [Comments]

Preventing Prostate Cancer and BPH: Prostate-Health Expert Available (National Men's Health Week Is June 9-15)

5/9/2008
SEATTLE, May 9 -- The risk of the two majorprostate diseases, cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), can bereduced by changes in lifestyle, such as avoiding smoking, maintaining anormal weight and eating a healthy diet. Alan Kristal, Dr.P.H., associatehead of the Cancer Prevention Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer ResearchCenter in Seattle, has conducted... [Comments]

Ardea Biosciences Appoints John W. Beck Chief Financial Officer, Announces Clinical Development Progress and Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results

5/9/2008
SAN DIEGO, May 9 /- Ardea Biosciences, Inc.(Nasdaq: RDEA ), a company focused on the discovery and development ofsmall- molecule therapeutics for the treatment of HIV, cancer andinflammatory diseases, including gout, today announced that John W. Beckhas been appointed Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations and ChiefFinancial Officer effective May 27, 2008.... [Comments]

Cytopia Announces Novel Anti-Cancer Drug Development Collaboration

5/9/2008
Boosts Cytopia's development of early pipeline cancer drug candidates MELBOURNE, Australia, May 9 /- Cytopia Limited(ASX: CYT) today announced that it has entered into an anti-cancer drugdiscovery and development collaboration with Cancer Therapeutics CRC PtyLtd. This agreement leverages Cytopia's early stage drug discovery pipelineof kinase inhibitors, a class of... [Comments]

New Study Demonstrates ACTEMRA(R) (tocilizumab) Inhibits Progression of Joint Damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

5/9/2008
- Fifth International Phase III Study Shows Positive Results with X-ray Data - NUTLEY, N.J., May 9 /- Roche today announced one-yearresults from a new two-year Phase III study showing that ACTEMRA(TM)(tocilizumab) can significantly inhibit progression of structural damage tojoints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a critical measure o... [Comments]

DaVita Clinical Research Completes Record Number of Renal Trials in 2007

5/8/2008
Nation's Largest Renal Research Network Completes 13 Phase-I Clinical Trials; Reports Another 34 Active Trials in Late Stage Development EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 8 /- DaVita Clinical Research(R)(DCR), a Phase I-IV clinical trial research service business specializingin renal-related drug and device research and development for FDA approval,reports it completed 13 Phase-I cl... [Comments]

DATATRAK International Reports First Quarter Results for 2008

5/8/2008
CLEVELAND, May 8 /- DATATRAK International, Inc.(Nasdaq: DATA ), a technology and services company focused on globaleClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today reported itsoperating results for the first quarter of 2008. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, revenue decreasedapproximately 41% to $2,088,000 and the Company reported a net loss... [Comments]

Globus Medical Completes Enrollment Of SECURE(R)-C Cervical Artificial Disc Clinical Trial

5/8/2008
MIAMI, May 8 /- Globus Medical, Inc., the largestprivately held spinal implant manufacturer in the world and a recognizedleader in motion preservation technology, today announced the completion ofenrollment in its SECURE(R)-C Cervical Artificial Disc IDE study. TheSECURE(R)-C device is designed to mimic the normal motion of the spine inorder to alleviate pain and restore fu... [Comments]

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