AstraZeneca Submits An SNDA For SYMBICORT R For The Treatment Of Asthma In Children As Young As Age Six
AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) announced that it submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of a new indication for SYMBICORT (budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol for the long-term maintenance treatment of asthma in pediatric patients ages 6 to 11 years old.
EMEA Recommends Changes In The Storage Conditions For Neupro rotigotine , Europe
The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) has recommended the immediate implementation of changes to the product information for Neupro (rotigotine), from Schwarz Pharma Ltd, stating that it must be stored in a refrigerator (at a temperature of between 2^AoC and 8^AoC).
New Discoveries, New Labs Highlight International Canadian Light Source Meeting
Discoveries by some of Canada's brightest researchers will be the focus of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) 11th Annual Users' Meeting.
AMSA Pharmfree Scorecard Grades U.S. Medical Schools On Conflict-Of-Interest Policies; Only 7 Receive An 'A'
Most U.S. medical schools are failing to address conflicts of interest caused by pharmaceutical industry marketing. Only 21 of 150 medical schools surveyed by the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) have strong policies (those graded A or B), according to the AMSA PharmFree Scorecard released today.
UNISON Nurses Call For Local Action Over Rising Fuel Costs, UK
Angry nurses, who need their cars to visit patients, are demanding a rise in their fuel allowance to help cover the huge hike in petrol and diesel costs. UNISON, the UK's largest health union, has written to more than 400 health branches urging them to secure local agreements, following the rejection of demands nationally.
American Society For Therapeutic Radiology And Oncology Publications Win Five International Awards
The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology is pleased to announce that it has been honored with three 2008 Hermes Creative Awards and two 2008 Communicator Awards for its work on ASTROnews, the Radiation Therapy for Skin Cancer brochure and ASTRO's first-ever Annual Report.
NHS Hospitals And Private Management - UNISON Reaction, UK
UNISON, the UK's largest health union rejected proposals for NHS Hospitals to be run by private companies. Commenting on the announcement by Health minister Ben Bradshaw, Mike Jackson, Senior National Officer for UNISON, said: "We welcome the additional help being offered to failing hospitals who are suffering from complex long-term financial and systemic problems.
SHM Unveils Hospital Medicine 2008 Video Library
The Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) unveiled its Hospital Medicine 2008 video archives. Over 40 video presentations from the Society's 2008 Annual Meeting, held this past April in San Diego, are available online.
Stew Over Tomatoes Focuses On Wash Water
Just when the summer heats up and a fresh tomato sliced on a plate whets the palate, consumers are urged to consider the source. Reports this week of Salmonella linked to tomatoes that sickened many people in several states are causing food specialists to warn about consumption.
Mind Comments On The Government's New Strategy For Volunteers, UK
Commenting on the Government's consultation launched about the future of volunteering in health and social care, Mind's Chief Executive Paul Farmer said:"The contribution that volunteers make in supporting health and social care services cannot be underestimated.