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News Archive for August 2003
August 1, 2003
- California research institutions collaborate to bridge gap in drug development
- Zavesca approved -- first oral treatment option for type 1 Gaucher disease
August 12, 2003
- MayoClinic.com launches Infectious Disease Centre for consumers
- Aging boomers drive up doctor visits; diagnostic tests and prescriptions also on increase
August 14, 2003
August 17, 2003
August 18, 2003
- Study: Regular use of anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce Parkinson's Disease risk
- Promising West Nile virus vaccine protects monkeys
- Bayer receives Canadian approval for Gamunex Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) 10%
August 19, 2003
- Ranbaxy receives FDA approval to sell Loratadine 10 mg Tablets in the OTC market
- Results published for first one-year, head-to-head study comparing Reminyl and Aricept for Alzheimer's
- Novartis launches generic omeprazole in the U.S.
- FDA and Gene Logic initiate research agreement to evaluate toxicogenomics standards
August 20, 2003
- Levitra -- new treatment for erectile dysfunction -- gains U.S. approval
- 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, 2003
August 27, 2003
- New Avandamet dosage strengths approved for treatment of type 2 diabetes
- AstraZeneca introduces intravenous formulation of Nexium in Sweden
August 28, 2003
- Wellbutrin XL approved as once-daily antidepressant with low sexual and weight gain side effects
- FDA approves once-daily Cipro XR for treatment of complicated urinary tract infections
- FDA approval for Gamunex; first new immunoglobulin intravenous product in a decade
- Study suggests early addition of Avandia significantly improves blood sugar levels in elderly type 2 diabetes patients
