Pharma Industry News: August 2003

August 1	California research institutions collaborate to bridge gap in drug development
August 1	Zavesca approved -- first oral treatment option for type 1 Gaucher disease
August 12	MayoClinic.com launches Infectious Disease Centre for consumers
August 12	Aging boomers drive up doctor visits; diagnostic tests and prescriptions also on increase
August 14	Taking painkillers during pregnancy increases risk of miscarriage
August 17	Governors urge congress to include all seniors in Medicare drug benefit
August 18	Study: Regular use of anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce Parkinson's Disease risk
August 18	Promising West Nile virus vaccine protects monkeys
August 18	Bayer receives Canadian approval for Gamunex Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) 10%
August 19	Ranbaxy receives FDA approval to sell Loratadine 10 mg Tablets in the OTC market
August 19	Results published for first one-year, head-to-head study comparing Reminyl and Aricept for Alzheimer's
August 19	Novartis launches generic omeprazole in the U.S.
August 19	FDA and Gene Logic initiate research agreement to evaluate toxicogenomics standards
August 20	Levitra -- new treatment for erectile dysfunction -- gains U.S. approval
August 20	FDA unveils strategic action plan to "protect and advance America's health" FDA unveils strategic action plan to "protect and advance America's health"
August 25	Enbrel approved as first therapy to inhibit bone and joint damage in psoEnbrel approved as first therapy to inhibit bone and joint damage in psoriatic arthritis patients
August 27	New Avandamet dosage strengths approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes
August 27	AstraZeneca introduces intravenous formulation of Nexium in Sweden
August 28	Wellbutrin XL approved as once-daily antidepressant with low sexual and weight gain side effects
August 28	FDA approves once-daily Cipro XR for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections
August 28	FDA approval for Gamunex; first new immunoglobulin intravenous product in a decade
August 28	Study suggests early addition of Avandia significantly improves blood sugar levels in elderly type 2 diabetes patients
August 29	Valtrex label updated to include reduction of herpes transmission risk
August 29	Serostim receives full FDA approval for treatment of AIDS wasting
August 29	VNew dosage strengths of Zonegran provide flexible dosing options in seizure control
August 29	Studies: Patients welcome Elidel non-steroid treatment for atopic eczema

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