Prospective Clinical Advantages of Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology Highlighted in Comparative Study

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Groundbreaking Paper Publishes Long Term Results of a Successful Phase I Clinical Trial Using Autologous Neural Stem Cells to Treat Parkinson's Disease

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New Data on SEROQUEL XR(TM) in Treatment of Both Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Presented at APA Annual Meeting

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Novavax Reports Fourth Quarter and 2007 Year-End Financial Results

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New Data Presented on the Renessa(R) Treatment for Female Stress Urinary Incontinence

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Groundbreaking Study Proves Personalized Diet Based on Genetics Leads to Significant Advances in Long Term Weight Management and Blood Glucose Levels

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Isis Reports Strong Financial Results and Highlights for Second Quarter of 2009

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New AHRQ Study Finds Mixed Evidence on Use of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Treating Atrial Fibrillation

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Ironwood Announces Linaclotide European Licensing Agreement with Almirall

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Raptor Pharmaceuticals Receives Notices of Allowance for Two NeuroTrans(TM) Patent Applications

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Impulse Dynamics Announces Pivotal Results at the American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting Late-Breaking Session

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Nplate(R) Approved in the European Union for the Treatment of Chronic Immune (Idiopathic) Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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Alexza's AZ-004 (Staccato(R) Loxapine) Meets Primary Endpoint of Treating Acute Agitation in Patients with Bipolar Disorder in Phase 3 Trial

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Schering-Plough Provides Update on Boceprevir Clinical Development and Introduces Potent Next-Generation Oral HCV Protease Inhibitor for Treating Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C

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Nplate(TM) (Romiplostim) Receives Positive Opinion for Marketing Authorisation in the European Union

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SCOLR Pharma, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

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New Data Shows Prescription Omega-3 Acid Ethyl Esters Reduced the Incidence of Death in Heart Failure Patients

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Favourable Six Months Follow-Up Results From Intercell's Phase II Therapeutic Hepatitis C Program

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Alexza's AZ-004 (Staccato(R) Loxapine) Phase 3 Trial Meets Primary Endpoint of Treating Acute Agitation in Schizophrenic Patients

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Amicus Therapeutics Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

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NicOx Announces Top-Line Results From Naproxcinod 52-Week 301 Safety Extension

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Shire to add New Orphan Drug to its HGT Portfolio - EU Launch Imminent

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Human Genome Sciences Reports Positive Long-Term Data for LymphoStat-B in Patients With Active Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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Medinol Receives CE Mark for Presillion(TM) Cobalt Chromium Coronary Stent on Rx System, an Advanced Evolution of the NIR(R) Family of Stents

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Neurocrine Biosciences Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

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Alexza Completes Enrollment in Phase 2a Clinical Trial With AZ-002 (Staccato(R) Alprazolam) in Panic Disorder Patients

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Terumo Heart Summarizes Results of DuraHeart(TM) LVAS Implants

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Echo Therapeutics Announces Positive Results with the Prelude(TM) SkinPrep System, the Next-Generation Skin Permeation Medium for its Symphony(TM) Transdermal Continuous Glucose Monitoring System

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Alexza's AZ-104 (Staccato(R) Loxapine) Phase 2a Trial Meets Primary Endpoint of 2-Hour Pain Relief in Patients with Migraine Headache

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QIAGEN and Center for Molecular Medicine Create Research Collaboration for Molecular Diagnostic Markers for Breast Cancer, Other Women's Health Issues

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Neurocrine Biosciences Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Results

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Successful Clinical Trials and Launch in New Zealand Spurs Phloe to Enter US Market

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Alexza Completes Target Enrollment in AZ-104 Phase 2a Clinical Trial in Migraine Patients

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PNH Patients With Lower Levels of Hemolysis, Mild Anemia and Minimal Transfusion Support Have Significant Disease Burden; Soliris(R) Therapy Provided Clinical Improvements in PNH Patients Regardless of Disease Severity

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NeuroVasx, Inc. Announces $8.5 Million Private Placement and Completion of cPAX Aneurysm Treatment Study

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LAP-BAND(R) System Weight-Loss Surgery Associated With More Than 70 Percent Reduced Risk of Death in People With Severe Obesity

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Post-Hoc Data Show Daily Activity Participation, Independence and Sleep Quality Improved in Adults with Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis After Treatment with ORENCIA(R) (Abatacept)

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Plavix(R) Indications Expanded in Japan to Include Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome for Whom Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Is Being Planned

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EpiCept Reports Regulatory Progress on Ceplene(TM)

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Popular Breast Cancer Drug Used with Certain Antidepressants Puts New Jersey Women at Risk

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