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HIV :: AIDS Healthcare reacts on Abbott’s ban on HIV drugs to Thailand

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the US? largest HIV/AIDS healthcare and prevention and education provider, which operates free AIDS treatment clinics in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean and Asia, today excoriated US drug giant, Abbott Laboratories for its heartless decision to blacklist the country of Thailand by withdrawing its new drugs? applications from that country?s government review process?a move which in essence deprives Thailand and its citizens of access to any new Abbott medications.

Hypertension :: Teva receives U.S. approval for generic Uniretic for hypertension

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Nasdaq: TEVA)announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted approval for the Company’s Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDAfor Moexipril HCland HydrochlorothiazideTablets, 7.5 mg/12.5 mg, 15 mg/12.5 mg and 15 mg/25 mg. Shipment of these products will begin immediately.

HIV :: Nevada scientist authors influential AIDS HIV paper

The decade-long research that University of Nevada, Reno College of Science Chemistry Professor Thomas Bell has invested in the development of an extremely effective HIV/AIDS-fighting compound received an important boost recently when one of Bell’s articles made the list of the 100 most influential publications in the HIV/AIDS research field for 2006.

Anemia :: Ortho Biotech revises prescribing information for Procrit anemia drug

Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. revised the label for PROCRIT? (Epoetin alfa), acting upon guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revise labeling for all drugs within the erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) class.

Botulism :: Flora Foods recalls Cerignola Olives because of possible health risk

Flora Foods of Pompano Beach, Florida, is recalling its 25oz jars of “Cerignola Olives” (UPC 0-20038-00693-5) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

Drinking Water :: Do not drink Jermuk Brand Mineral Water

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to drink certain brands of mineral water imported from Armenia due to the risk of exposure to arsenic, a toxic substance and known cause of cancer in humans. While arsenic is a well known human poison there is little chance that someone would become gravely ill if they consumed this product over a brief period of time (days to weeks).

Heart :: CV Therapeutics announces topline MERLIN TIMI-36 results

CV Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CVTX) announced today that an analysis of unblinded data from the MERLIN TIMI-36 study of ranolazine shows there was no adverse trend in death or arrhythmias in patients on ranolazine. The study did not meet the primary efficacy endpoint.

Insmed announces restructure, settlement ending Iplex patent dispute

Insmed Inc., (NASDAQ: INSM) announced that it has restructured its operations as a result of the litigation settlement with Tercica Inc. (NASDAQ: TRCA) and Genentech Inc. (NYSE: DNA), which was announced yesterday, ending all litigation between the parties.

Health :: Prescriptions for health advice online

When searching for health advice online, consumers often reject Web sites with high quality medical information in favor of those with a human touch, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council.

Breast Cancer :: Probe to detect spread of breast cancer co-developed by UH scientist

High-temperature superconductors hold the key to a handheld tool for surgeons that promises to be more accurate, cost-effective and safer than existing methods for staging and treating various cancers, including breast cancer.