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FDA Web site on drug ads to educate consumers developed by drug industry public relations firm

Drug ads can be confusing and often deceptive, so the Food and Drug Administration developed a Web site aimed at helping consumers evaluate the ads.

Multifunctional nanoparticles trick drug-resistant cell into committing suicide

(Nanowerk News) In an effort to overcome the drug resistance that often occurs in cancer, a team of investigators has developed a nanoparticle made of a blend of polymers that first releases a powerful anticancer drug and then delivers an agent that tricks a drug-resistant cell into committing suicide. Now, tests in mice with human breast cancer have shown that these blended nanoparticles are effective in maintaining high levels of both drugs in the vicinity of tumors.

The Micell Rapid Absorption Polymer DES System to be Presented at TCT 2008

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Micell Technologies announced today that David E. Kandzari, MD, will present "The Micell Rapid Absorption Polymer DES System" during the Drug-Eluting Stent Summit at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2008. The MiStent(TM), a drug-eluting stent in pre-clinical studies, utilizes a bioresorbable polymer coating that delivers the potential therapeutic benefits of the drug during the healing process. The drug and polymer are both eliminated from the stent within 90 days.

The Micell Rapid Absorption Polymer DES System to be Presented at TCT 2008

RALEIGH, N.C., October 10, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Micell Technologies announced today that David E. Kandzari, MD, will present "The Micell Rapid Absorption Polymer DES System" during the Drug-Eluting Stent Summit at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2008. The MiStent(TM), a drug-eluting stent in pre-clinical studies, utilizes a bioresorbable polymer coating that delivers the potential therapeutic benefits of the drug during the healing process. The drug and polymer are both eliminated from the stent within 90 days.

Patent suits against 3 drug majors in Aug

Three Indian drug manufacturers have been sued by various pharma companies in the US so far in August, as part of patent litigations against Indian companies vying for a pie of blockbuster patented drugs in the US market. Companies like Dr Reddy’s Labs and Orchid Chemicals, were sued by Swiss drug major Roche, while Sun Pharma was sued by Canadian firm Biovail Labs.

Prescription Drug Advertising Subject of New FDA Web Site for Consumers

PRNewswire/ -- EthicAd, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving public health through consumer education, announces the launch of a new FDA Web site created to help the general public better understand direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of prescription medications. The site, "Be Smart About Prescription Drug Advertising," is hosted by the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and was developed by the FDA in partnership with EthicAd. For details, visit www.FDA.gov/CDER/ethicad/index.htm or link to the site via FDA's homepage, www.fda.gov.

Prescription Drug Advertising Subject of New FDA Web Site for Consumers

ATLANTA, Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- EthicAd, a nonprofit organization devoted to improving public health through consumer education, announces the launch of a new FDA Web site created to help the general public better understand direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising of prescription medications. The site, "Be Smart About Prescription Drug Advertising," is hosted by the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and was developed by the FDA in partnership with EthicAd. For details, visit www.FDA.gov/CDER/ethicad/index.htm or link to the site via FDA's homepage, www.fda.gov. Michael S. Shaw, M.D., executive director of EthicAd, notes that the primary goal of the new site is to help the public obtain accurate, science-based information about prescription drugs and to understand the role and nature of DTC advertising.

Meda Settles Patent Suit Against Cobalt Over Rhinitis Drug

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'Lab-on-Bead' to speed drug discovery

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Sngle-walled carbon nanotubes used as cancer drug delivery vehicles

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Indian scientists to partner in making genetic cancer drug

Hyderabad: Scientist Jay Keasling gave the world its first synthesized organism to produce anti-malarial drug artemisinin by engineering Escherichia coli. Now, he is aiming to engineer the same, simple organism to produce the anti-cancer drug vincristine.

GE Digital Cameras Continue to Grow Presence with Move into Longs Drug

TORRANCE, Calif. - General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, announced today that it is expanding its presence in the chain-drug category, adding West Coast-based Longs Drug to its growing list of retailers carrying the camera line. Unde

GE Digital Cameras Continue to Grow Presence with Move into Longs Drug

TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, announced today that it is expanding its presence in the chain-drug category, adding West Coast-based Longs Drug to its growing list of retailers carrying the camera line.

Multifunctional Polymer Nanoparticles Pass Critical In Vivo Test

In an effort to overcome the drug resistance that often occurs in cancer, a team of investigators has developed a nanoparticle made of a blend of polymers that first releases a powerful anticancer drug and then delivers an agent that tricks a drug-resistant cell into committing suicide. Now, tests in mice with human breast cancer have shown that these blended nanoparticles are effective in maintaining high levels of both drugs in the vicinity of tumors.

Nano Carrier Targets Cell Sites

Tiny target: A new targeted nano carrier selectively brings a cancer-killing drug to the mitochondria, the drug’s subcellular site of action. In these fluorescent images, yellow indicates that the drug is inside the mitochondria. Cell nuclei are stained blue.

Drug Brandjackers Spend Millions on Search, Cybersquatting at All-Time High

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Drug dealer charges fuel surcharge

CHICAGO (AFP) - First came the airlines, then the pizza delivery drivers. Now, even drug dealers are charging a fuel surcharge.

Drug Plan Managers Get Behind New Senate Bill To Contain Rising Health CostsLoading...

Aug. 4, 2008 ( delivered by Newstex) -- An association representing those who manage American prescription drug plans has thrown its support behind a new Senate bill aimed at lowing health care costs while improving health care outcomes.The Comparative Effectiveness Research Act of 2008 would establish the Health Care Comparative Effectiveness Research Institute to gather and produce data on what works best when it comes to how diseases, disorders, and other health conditions are treated, according to an announcement of the legislation from Sen.

Drug dealer charges fuel surcharge

A gas pump filling up a car tank. First came the airlines, then the pizza delivery drivers. Now, even drug dealers are charging a fuel surcharge.

Skyrocketing drug co-payments

With prescription drug costs rising, employers and insurers are placing more of the burden on consumers, especially those with health conditions that require expensive brand-name drugs.

Accused drug dealers challenge wiretap laws

Defense lawyers for alleged drug kingpin Melvin Maycock Sr and 13 of his associates are trying to convince a Supreme Court judge that the country's wiretap laws are illegal. The evidence on which Florida federal prosecutors are relying in support of requests for the men's extradition was gathered through phone taps.

Investing in Drug Delivery Technologies: Fighting Patent Expiries

Investing in new drug delivery technologies is becoming a critical strategy for them to maintain a strong presence in this cut-throat market as they offer the potential to enhance the life cycle of established drugs.

Experts in drug 'ration' warning

Some of the UK's top cancer consultants warn that NHS drug "rationing" is forcing patients to remortgage their homes to pay for treatment.

Police seize drug dealer's alligators

Brazilian police say they have seized two alligators during an operation against drug traffickers in Rio de Janeiro.

Man's unusual drug escape

An Indian man escaped a possible death sentence for drug trafficking after his lawyer told a court it was impossible to walk with a stash of heroin in his underpants, a newspaper reported on Friday.

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