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Higher Rate of FDA New Drug Approvals a Major Factor in Biotech Industry's Success in 2012

Source: MarketWire, Dec 10 2012, 7:33am CST

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Dec 10, 2012) - The Biotech Industry has skyrocketed in 2012 as an increase in the number of new drug approvals has boosted investor optimism within the industry. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index ...

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Sanford-Burnham researchers find drug that could reverse Alzheimer's

Source: Orlando Sentinel  |   Jun 19 2013, 6:41pm CDT

Scientists at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute have discovered a combination of two FDA-approved drugs that appears to stop — and possibly reverse — the destructive changes in the brain caused by Alzheimer's disease. By combining ...

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Will Amarin's Fish Oil Drug Slip Past the FDA a Second Time?

Source: Motley Fool  |   Jun 19 2013, 6:40pm CDT

Help us keep this a respectfully Foolish area! This is a place for our readers to discuss, debate, and learn more about the Foolish investing topic you read about above. Help us keep it clean and safe. If you believe ...

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"In 2011, the U.S. FDA approved 30 new drugs, compared to 21 in 2010 ... Through September 2012, the year-to-date total was 22. We see an improving trend for FDA first cycle review approvals and a rise in the rate of new drug approvals for rare diseases, which we think is helping to boost investor sentiment for the agency, after years of criticism stemming from inconsistency in making and communicating its decisions."


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St. Vincent Heartbeat: Heart Health

Source: Arkansas Matters  |   Jun 19 2013, 5:44pm CDT

Experts at Duke Clinical Research Institute re-analyzed the study that assessed the heart risks for patients taking the drug Avandia. They found the drug is as safe as older diabetes drugs, and say they ...

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FDA findings lead to recall of diet pill

Source: FindLaw: Attorney Blog  |   Jun 19 2013, 4:54pm CDT

The diet or weight loss industry has been a strong one for decades and includes the manufacture and sale of many supplements that are said to aid weight loss. The delineation of these supplements as “natural” or “ ...

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Depomed (DEPO) Reports Submission of ANDA for Generic Zipsor

Source: Street Insider  |   Jun 19 2013, 4:23pm CDT

Depomed, Inc. (Nasdaq: DEPO) is disclosing that as of June 19, 2013 the website of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) indicates that an Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) for a generic version of Zipsor® (diclofenac potassium) has been ...

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Paladin Receives Priority Review Status from FDA for Impavido(R) NDA Submission

Source: MarketWire  |   Jun 19 2013, 3:50pm CDT

MONTREAL, CANADA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - Paladin Labs Inc. ("Paladin")(TSX:PLB) announced today that it has received notice that its new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Impavido® (mi ...

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Januvia Lawsuit News: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on Recent FDA...

Source: PRWeb  |   Jun 19 2013, 3:42pm CDT

In light of the possible link between Januvia and pancreatic cancer, we certainly hope that the FDA will order more studies of these drugs. As Januvia lawsuit claims involving pancreatitis and pancreatic canc ...

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BioPharmaceutical Industry in China - An In Depth Analysis of Multinational and Chinese Biopharma Companies, Industry Trends, Environment, Regulation, Market Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities & Challenges

Source: PR Newswire  |   Jun 19 2013, 3:19pm CDT

NEW YORK, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: "BioPharmaceutical Industry in China - An In Depth Analysis of Multinational ...

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The American Medical Association Has Decided Obesity Is A "Disease," Even Though That Doesn't Really Mean Much

Source: XO Jane   |   Jun 19 2013, 2:35pm CDT

“Recognizing obesity as a disease will help change the way the medical community tackles this complex issue that affects approximately one in three Americans,” Dr. Patrice Harris, a member of the association’s ...

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