Medtronic has completed randomizing Symplicity HTN-3, a clinical trial of the Symplicity renal denervation system for treatment-resistant hypertension. Renal denervation is a minimally invasive, catheter-based procedure that decreases the ...
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Celgene International has obtained FDA priority review status for Abraxane (paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension) supplemental new drug application (sNDA). The application covers the use of Abraxane and gemcitabine ...
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Almost all of the pressure sensors in the market have a diaphragm made of stainless steel (e.g. flush-mounted pressure sensor) or made of other metallic or non-metallic materials such as ceramic. And most pressure sensors are add-on sensors ...
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The FDA has approved R-Tech Ueno's novel ophthalmic solution, developed using Novozymes Biopharma's recombinant human albumin, to enter into Phase I/II trials. R-Tech is trialing RU-101 ophthalmic solution as a severe dry eye therapy. ...
Biogen Idec is seeking FDA approval for Plegridy (Peginterferon Beta-1a) as multiple sclerosis (MS) medication. The company submitted a biologics license application (BLA) to the FDA for its pegylated subcutaneous injectable candidate ...
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Duchesnay USA has announced the availability of Diclegis, a composition of 10mg doxylamine succinate and 10mg pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), in US pharmacies. The FDA had approved Diclegis as the only treatment for nausea and ...
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Covidien has announced that its Nellcor pulse oximetry portfolio received the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for motion claims. The Nellcor pulse oximetry portfolio, which is used to measure arterial oxygen ...
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Global thermoplastic materials manufacturer Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (EPP) has launched a new thermoplastic with permanent antistatic performance. The new FDA approved and ATEX tested ultra-high-molecular weight polyethylene ...
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Ashland Performance Materials will introduce its flexible food packaging adhesives at the upcoming ChinaPlas in Guangzhou, China, Asia's International Plastics and Rubber Trade Fair taking place from 20 – 23 May 2013. The company ...
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Adhesive technologies provider 3M has announced the expansion of its Scotch Recycled Corrugate Tape line with the addition of an industrial packaging tape, 3072. 3M US marketing manager Brian Kenady said companies are looking for new ways ...
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Global thermoplastic materials manufacturer Quadrant Engineering Plastic Products (EPP) has unveiled a new thermoplastic with permanent antistatic performance for food and pharmaceutical applications. According to the company, the new ...
Buying sunscreens without first checking our sunscreen Ratings could leave you red in the face—and elsewhere on your body, too. Here's what you need to know before you buy any sunscreen. Don't rely on the claimed SPF. The Sun ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of diagnostics provider Hologic's new C-View 2D imaging software. C-View 2D images can now be used in place of the conventional 2D exposure previously required as part of a ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Oramed's investigational new drug (IND) application for ORMD-0801, an oral insulin capsule, allowing the company to begin clinical trials of the drug. ORMD-0801 is an orally ingestible ...
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R-Tech Ueno has begun enrolling patients with severe dry eye in Phase I/II study of recombinant human serum albumin-containing ophthalmic solution (development code: RU-101) in US. The two-stage trial is performed as a double masking test ...
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