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FDA allows use of investigational test to screen blood donations for Zika virus

RegulatorFDA2016-03-31 10:47 Read   184

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the availability of an investigational test to screen blood donations for Zika virus. The screening test may be used under an investigational new drug application (IND) for screening donated blood in areas with active mosquito-borne transmission of Zika virus.

ACOG: OB/GYNs 'essential' in vaccine education, immunization

Commentshelio2016-03-30 13:58 Read   122

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is urging obstetrician-gynecologists to provide immunizations in their practices in a committee opinion recently released by the organization.

'Merger success' nets Allergan chief Saunders an extra $14M-plus in 2015 pay

EVENTSPharma news2016-03-30 13:45 Read   84

 Allergan CEO Brent Saunders' total pay package may look like it's dropped since 2014, thanks to some front-loaded equity awards last year. But don't worry too much--in 2015, he and his fellow Allergan execs took home hefty cash incentive payouts and "merger success" bonuses.

Moseda Joins Telus and Apple in the $20B Patient Home Monitoring Sector

Commentsthelifesciencesreport2016-03-30 12:57 Read   96

Because chronic conditions are difficult to manage by patients at home, with complications, hospitalizations and other expensive interventions sometimes necessary, they account for more than 75% of healthcare costs worldwide.

Gilead must pay just $200m for hep C patents, says jury

EVENTSplive2016-03-30 10:10 Read   108

Merck & Co may have won its hepatitis C patent dispute with Gilead Sciences, but subsequent court decisions have not gone its way.

Health Tip: Fighting Stress

Healthdrugs2016-03-30 09:54 Read   137

When you're super stressed, exercise is a great way to blow off steam, do a good deed for your body and distract yourself.

SANOFI APPOINTS DR. YONG-JUN LIU AS HEAD OF RESEARCH

R&DSANOFI2016-03-30 09:42 Read   121

Paris, France - March 29, 2016 - Sanofi announced today the appointment of Dr. Yong-Jun Liu as Head of Research, Global R&D, effective April 1, 2016. He will report to Dr. Elias Zerhouni, President, Global R&D.

UPDATED: FDA AdComm experts acknowledge problems, but give a thumbs-up on Acadia's Parkinson's antipsychotic

R&DFiercebiotech2016-03-30 09:31 Read   142

An FDA advisory panel of outside experts weighed the data on the risks and potential benefits of using Acadia's ($ACAD) Nuplazid (pimavanserin) as a new antipsychotic for Parkinson's patients, and most concluded that it should be OK'd for commercial use at this point.

Alexza Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2015 Financial Results

R&DPR newswire2016-03-30 09:15 Read   108

lexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALXA, "Alexza", or the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2015.

Greater odds for lower cognitive function in older patients with persistent AF

Frontierhealio2016-03-29 11:15 Read   119

In community-dwelling older adults, persistent atrial fibrillation is associated with lower cognitive function, according to new data from the ARIC study.

Weekly Market Movers: Global Majors & Industry (to 24 Mar 2016)

CommentsEP Vantage2016-03-29 11:04 Read   150

EvaluatePharma’s EventAnalyzer delivers a weekly global round up of key events driving company valuations.

Sisense Plans Another US Office As It Scales Up in Big Data Analytics

Frontierxconomy2016-03-29 10:30 Read   134

There is a race on to develop analytics software that can turn the vast amounts of data generated these days into something useful for businesses—and it will likely get harder to keep up.