Monthly Archives: December 2008

Vitamin Supplements Do Not Reduce Cancer Risk, More Evidence

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Spectrum Girl

US researchers studying the effect of beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, either singly or in combination, on over 7,000 women found the supplements did not reduce their risk of getting cancer compared to women who did not take … Continue reading →

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Dynavax Announces Termination Of Partnership With Merck For HEPLISAV™ Hepatitis B Vaccine – All Rights Revert To Dynavax

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Spectrum Girl

Dynavax Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq:DVAX) today announced the termination of a global license and development collaboration agreement with Merck & Co., Inc. for HEPLISAVTM, a Phase 3 hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine. All rights to develop and commercialize HEPLISAV revert to … Continue reading →

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FDA Approves First Imaging Agent To Enhance Scans Of Blood Flow – Helps Detect Possible Blood Vessel Problems

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Spectrum Girl

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Vasovist Injection (gadofosveset trisodium), the first contrast imaging agent for use in patients undergoing magnetic resonance angiography, or MRA, a minimally invasive test for examining blood vessels. Continue Read…

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FDA Warns Consumers About Tainted Weight Loss Pills – Agency Seeks Recall Of Products That Pose Serious Health Risks

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Spectrum Girl

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for weight loss because they contain undeclared, active pharmaceutical ingredients that may put consumers’ health at risk. Continue Read…

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