EDAP Announces Milestones in Ablatherm-HIFU PMA Process May 27, 2014 The Ablatherm-HIFU provides high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment of prostate cancer. Read More
Health Canada Approves Janssen’s Diabetes Drug Invokana May 27, 2014 Once-daily therapy will lower blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. Read More
CHMP Gives Positive Opinion for Biogen Idec’s Plegridy to Treat Multiple Sclerosis May 23, 2014 European Commission decision on marketing authorization is anticipated in late 2014. Read More
Targos and WuXi Form Biomarker Collaboration May 23, 2014 Targos will provide training and education and use WuXi labs to conduct trials. Read More
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Antidote for Rapid Reversal of Dabigatran-Induced Anticoagulation Progresses into Next Stage of Clinical Investigation May 22, 2014 Idarucizumab will be investigated in patients taking Pradaxa. Read More
Direct Flow Medical Gets Green Light for Pivotal Trial of Heart Treatment May 22, 2014 The trial will be conducted under an FDA investigational device exemption. Read More
Price of Hepatitis C Drug Sovaldi Is ‘Astronomical,’ Health Insurers Say May 22, 2014 $1,000 per-pill price tag is “not sustainable for consumers.” Read More
Synergy Health Acquires Italian Sterilization Company Bioster SpA May 21, 2014 The move bolsters Synergy’s European presence. Read More
Boehringer Ingelheim’s IPF Drug Shines in Phase III Trials May 20, 2014 Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis drug is the first of its kind to reduce annual lung function decline. Read More
Stryker Sued Over Recalled Spinal Plate May 20, 2014 The plaintiffs claim the OASYS Midline Occiput Plate causes metallosis in patients. Read More
Doctor Pleads Guilty in New Jersey Test Referrals Scheme May 19, 2014 The defendant received $155,000 in bribes from Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services. Read More
Roche to Invest in Two New Manufacturing Facilities May 19, 2014 Basel facilities to come at a time when many competitors are cutting costs. Read More