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Merger & acquisition guidelines for telecom cleared

An empowered group of ministers (EGoM) 0f India cleared the much-awaited final merger & acquisition (M&A) guidelines for the telecom sector. The EGoM also decided to increase the quantum of … continue reading

India Poised to be third biggest aviation market by 2020

Addressing the members of Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Civil Aviation in Panjim, Goa, Indian Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Ajit Singh said that India is poised to be … continue reading

Broadcom acquires NetLogic Microsystems

Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, and NetLogic Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NETL), a leader in high performance intelligent semiconductor solutions for next generation networks, recently announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement.

HP to Acquire 3Com for $2.7 Billion

HP and 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ: COMS) (“3Com”) announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase 3Com, a leading provider of networking switching, routing and security solutions, at a price of $7.90 per share in cash or an enterprise value of approximately $2.7 billion.

Roche completes tender offer for Genentech

Roche (SWX: ROG.VX; RO.S, OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Roche Investments USA Inc., completed its tender offer for the publicly held shares of Genentech (NYSE: DNA).

Autism :: Adolescence and autism – a difficult, but not hopeless, combination according to a new MUHC study

The challenges that autistic patients face become more pronounced during adolescence, a crucial period when many kinds of social behaviours are developed and when these individuals can become more keenly aware of their relationship difficulties. A paper by Dr. Eric Fombonne, Head of the Division of Child Psychiatry at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), published in the November 2007 issue of the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders describes the effectiveness of social skills training groups for autistic adolescents.

Embryo :: Royal Society comment on Government response to Draft Human Embryos Bill

Following the publication of the Government’s response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill, Martin Rees, President of the Royal Society, said:

Healthcare :: UK Prime Minister views innovative health technology at Imperial College London

The benefits of applying technological know how to patient care were demonstrated by Prime Minister Gordon Brown at Imperial College London yesterday.

Embryo :: BMA response to the Joint Committee’s report on the draft Human Tissue and Embryos Bill

The BMA is delighted that the Joint Committee has said that the Government?s plans to merge the HFEA1 and the HTA2 to form one organisation, RATE3, are ill-conceived and should be rejected. The BMA has expressed serious concerns about this plan since it was first proposed, as part of the Government?s review of arms length bodies, in 2004.

Acne :: A new angle to treat hard-to-reach acne

There is a new angle of attack on body acne in places that are hard-to-reach and treat, such as the back. ClindaReach?, a revolutionary easy to use treatment that packages a topical antibiotic with an ergonomically designed applicator to treat hard-to-reach acne, was launched this week by DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ GM: DUSA).