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Novartis Maintains its Top Spot, and Big Pharma Dominates Top Eight Slots

PHILADELPHIA and LONDON, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, today announced the availability of the July-September issue of "Who is Making the Biggest Splash?"

In this quarterly review of the scientific literature on drugs and therapies, Thomson Scientific has assessed the quantity and quality of the materials published by pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and other non-commercial bodies in the last three months to identify which organization has made the biggest splash. The report provides an objective assessment of how this volume of research is being received within the clinical community and to give expert measured insight into organizations that helped to shape professional opinions.

Third Quarter Findings

Novartis maintained its top position for the second quarter in a row. Researchers affiliated with the firm issued 96 abstracts or scientific posters between July and September 2007, an increase on the 82 articles identified in the previous quarter. The company continues to perform well, with a solid Thomson Source Score of 75.

"Our data shows that clinicians are avid consumers of medical literature that can provide them with information about the benefits and problems associated with specific disease treatments. And it's clear that the Big Pharma companies dominating our leader-board are getting their message across," said Larry Liberti, VP, General Manager, Thomson Pharmaceutical Services. "Through using innovative mapping servic
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