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Phase III Study Showed Rituxan In Combination With Chemotherapy Improved Progression-Free Survival In Patients With Relapsed Chronic Leukemia
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0700
Genentech, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) and Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced that a global Phase III study of Rituxan® (rituximab) in combination with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy met its primary endpoint of improving progression-free survival (PFS), as assessed by investigators, in patients with previously treated CD20-positive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) compared to chemotherapy alone. There were no new or unexpected safety signals reported in the study.
Early Data Show Potential For Imatinib To Treat Life-threatening Form Of Pulmonary Artery Disease
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0700
An early proof-of-concept study presented shows promising results for imatinib in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a severe, incurable blood vessel disorder.
Boston Scientific To Release Broad Range Of Clinical Trial Data On The Performance Of TAXUS(R) Coronary Stent Systems At TCT 2008
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced the schedule of the Company's major events and press announcements at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation's (CRF) twentieth annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, which runs from October 12 to 17 in Washington, D.C.
Pharmacy / Pharmacist News From Medical News Today
President Bush To Sign Bill Intended To Stop Operation Of Online Rogue Pharmacies
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700
President Bush is expected to sign into a law a bill (HR 6353, S 980) that aims to end the operation of online rogue pharmacies that sell controlled substances and pharmaceutical medicines, but the measure has "limitations," the
It's Time To Get Smart About The Use Of Antibiotics: Campaign Aims To Draw Attention To The Increasing Problem Of Antibiotic Resistance
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700
Get Smart Colorado, based at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this week launched a public "call to action" campaign to educate the public about appropriate use and proper disposal of antibiotics to prevent antibiotic resistance. The campaign consists of English and Spanish information cards containing guidance about the proper use and disposal of antibiotics that are being displayed throughout the month of October at Colorado Safeway pharmacy counters.
The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes October As American Pharmacists Month
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) joins the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) in recognizing October as American Pharmacist's Month. The theme for this observance is Know Your Medicine; Know Your Pharmacist. Pharmacists are key health care professionals who help people achieve the best results from their medications.
Food and Drug Administration Press Releases
FDA Licenses for Marketing New Therapy for Rare Genetic Disease
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:05:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today licensed for marketing the first product in the United States intended to protect people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disease. HAE affects about 6,000 to 10,000 individuals in the United States.
FDA Approves Rapaflo for the Treatment of Symptoms Due to an Enlarged Prostate Gland
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:44:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rapaflo (silodosin) capsules for the treatment of symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition also known as an enlarged prostate.
FDA Launches Food Defense Awareness Training Kit for Employees in the Food Industry
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:44:00 -0000
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched its food defense awareness training kit for first line food industry employees. The training targets these individuals because they can play an important role in helping to keep our nation's food supply safe, from the farm to the table.
Food and Drug Administration--Recalls
Russell Stover Candies, Inc. Issues Hazelnut Allergy Alert for the 2 7/8 Oz Size Of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates (October 9)
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:40:00 -0000
The recalled product was distributed in the following states and cities: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; Billings, Montana; Sparks, Nevada; and Madison Heights, Michigan. An investigation determined 29 boxes of this candy may have been purchased by consumers, and up to another 188 boxes may have reached retail store locations. All the retail stores have been contacted to have the suspected product removed from the shelves.
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Shad Raisins (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:14:00 -0000
New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of Maspeth, New York is recalling Shad Raisins due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recalled Shad Raisins were packaged in uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags. Shad Raisins were distributed in New York City.
Consumer Alert: Possible Botulism Contamination in Frozen Salted Croaker (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:14:00 -0000
New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers not to eat Frozen Salted Croaker distributed by YS Trading Corp, Long Island City, New York because the product was uneviscerated. The Frozen Salted Croaker was sold in Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey in un-coded, unlabeled plastic bags.
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Phase III Study Showed Rituxan In Combination With Chemotherapy Improved Progression-Free Survival In Patients With Relapsed Chronic Leukemia
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0700
Genentech, Inc. (NYSE: DNA) and Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) today announced that a global Phase III study of Rituxan® (rituximab) in combination with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy met its primary endpoint of improving progression-free survival (PFS), as assessed by investigators, in patients with previously treated CD20-positive chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) compared to chemotherapy alone. There were no new or unexpected safety signals reported in the study.
Early Data Show Potential For Imatinib To Treat Life-threatening Form Of Pulmonary Artery Disease
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0700
An early proof-of-concept study presented shows promising results for imatinib in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a severe, incurable blood vessel disorder.
Boston Scientific To Release Broad Range Of Clinical Trial Data On The Performance Of TAXUS(R) Coronary Stent Systems At TCT 2008
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) announced the schedule of the Company's major events and press announcements at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation's (CRF) twentieth annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium, which runs from October 12 to 17 in Washington, D.C.
Pharmacy / Pharmacist News From Medical News Today
President Bush To Sign Bill Intended To Stop Operation Of Online Rogue Pharmacies
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:00 -0700
President Bush is expected to sign into a law a bill (HR 6353, S 980) that aims to end the operation of online rogue pharmacies that sell controlled substances and pharmaceutical medicines, but the measure has "limitations," the
It's Time To Get Smart About The Use Of Antibiotics: Campaign Aims To Draw Attention To The Increasing Problem Of Antibiotic Resistance
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700
Get Smart Colorado, based at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, this week launched a public "call to action" campaign to educate the public about appropriate use and proper disposal of antibiotics to prevent antibiotic resistance. The campaign consists of English and Spanish information cards containing guidance about the proper use and disposal of antibiotics that are being displayed throughout the month of October at Colorado Safeway pharmacy counters.
The Florida Department Of Health Recognizes October As American Pharmacists Month
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 -0700
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) joins the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) in recognizing October as American Pharmacist's Month. The theme for this observance is Know Your Medicine; Know Your Pharmacist. Pharmacists are key health care professionals who help people achieve the best results from their medications.
Food and Drug Administration Press Releases
FDA Licenses for Marketing New Therapy for Rare Genetic Disease
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:05:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today licensed for marketing the first product in the United States intended to protect people with hereditary angioedema (HAE), a rare and potentially life-threatening genetic disease. HAE affects about 6,000 to 10,000 individuals in the United States.
FDA Approves Rapaflo for the Treatment of Symptoms Due to an Enlarged Prostate Gland
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:44:00 -0000
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Rapaflo (silodosin) capsules for the treatment of symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition also known as an enlarged prostate.
FDA Launches Food Defense Awareness Training Kit for Employees in the Food Industry
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:44:00 -0000
Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Agriculture launched its food defense awareness training kit for first line food industry employees. The training targets these individuals because they can play an important role in helping to keep our nation's food supply safe, from the farm to the table.
Food and Drug Administration--Recalls
Russell Stover Candies, Inc. Issues Hazelnut Allergy Alert for the 2 7/8 Oz Size Of Private Reserve Assorted Chocolates (October 9)
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:40:00 -0000
The recalled product was distributed in the following states and cities: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; Billings, Montana; Sparks, Nevada; and Madison Heights, Michigan. An investigation determined 29 boxes of this candy may have been purchased by consumers, and up to another 188 boxes may have reached retail store locations. All the retail stores have been contacted to have the suspected product removed from the shelves.
Consumer Alert: Undeclared Sulfites in Shad Raisins (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:14:00 -0000
New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers that Fatima Brothers Inc. of Maspeth, New York is recalling Shad Raisins due to the presence of undeclared sulfites. The recalled Shad Raisins were packaged in uncoded, 7-ounce plastic bags. Shad Raisins were distributed in New York City.
Consumer Alert: Possible Botulism Contamination in Frozen Salted Croaker (October 6)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:14:00 -0000
New York State Agriculture Commissioner alerted consumers not to eat Frozen Salted Croaker distributed by YS Trading Corp, Long Island City, New York because the product was uneviscerated. The Frozen Salted Croaker was sold in Hicksville, New York, Flushing, New York, and New Jersey in un-coded, unlabeled plastic bags.
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Al - Ameen College of Pharmacy: Located in Bangalore, India, the institute offers three main courses of study, Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm), Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm).Albany College of Pharmacy: Pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and biomedical technology education at Albany College of Pharmacy of Union University
Allied Owners Residencies: Community pharmacy residency training program. Independent pharmacy owner mentoring and clinical community pharmacy practice training.
Auburn University - Harrison School of Pharmacy: Located in Auburn, Alabama, HSOP offers a Doctor of Pharmacy program and graduate degrees in Pharmacal Sciences and Pharmacy Care Systems.
Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: An overview of and introduction to this Indianapolis, Indiana college, which is comprised of three cirriculums: Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD.), Masters of Science (M.S.) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a Physical Assistant (P.A.) program.
Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP): The Chicago College of Pharmacy has developed an innovative educational program that meets the needs of current pharmacy practice.
Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences: Creighton University was ranked #1 Midwest Regional University in 2004-2005 by U.S. News & World Report. Creighton's innovative Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharmacy Programs) curriculum centers around reviewing and communicating drug information, helping resolve medication usage problems, patient counsel...
Dalhousie University - College of Pharmacy: Provides resources for pharmacists and pharmacy students including drug information, an internet tutorial, and a list of links.
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences: The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Strathclyde. This site contains information on staff, teaching, PhD opportunities, and research activities carried out in the deparmtent
Faculty of Pharmacy, Comenius University: The Faculty of Pharmacy, one of the 12 faculties of the Comenius University in Bratislava (Slovak Republic), ranks among leading faculties of pharmacy associated in the Association of European Faculties of Pharmacy.
Ferris State University College of Pharmacy: Ferris State University has Michigan College Campuses in Big Rapids MI, Grand Rapids MI, and Satellite College Campus Locations Across Michigan. Ferris State University is organized into several academic colleges: Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Science, Business, Education and Human Services, P...
Health Sciences Foundation Network: Postgraduate Course Pharmaceutical Medicine at Witten/Herdecke University with the degree Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Medicine (MScPM) for physicians and scientists. Includes course study, registration and contact details.
Help Pass Pharmacy Law: HELP PASS PHARMACY LAW review courses, pharmacy law textbooks, readiness evaluation for the MPJE state licensing examination for Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Idaho State University College of Pharmacy: Located in Pocatello, Idaho. Academic Programs: Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (PharmD.); Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Degree; graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.); Pharmacy Technician Certification Program.
Karachi University: Faculty of Pharmacy Karachi University Offers B.Pharm,M.Phil and Ph.D Degress to the students.This is the one of the oldest Faculty of Pharmacy after Punjab University Faculty.Visit our official site of the Faculty.Munir Ahmad +92-300-9484207 Lahore Pakistan
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), India: First national Institute in Pharmaceutical Sciences in India imparting higher education and research.
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PharmCredits.com: An educational site for Pharmacy professional to get CME credits and units.
Purdue University School of Pharmacy: Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.
Queen's University of Belfast School of Pharmacy: School of Pharmacy at Queen's University Belfast
Rio Grande College of Pharmacy: Rio Grande College of Pharmacy
Rostrum: The pharmaceutical industry first class training courses within the medical, scientific and personal development fields. Includes a course calendar, information, special offers and contact details.
Rutgers, the State Univ. of New Jersey, College of Pharmacy: The State University of New Jersey Pharmacy College, located in New Brunswick. Accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, the College of Pharmacy offers two degree programs: a five-year bachelor of science (only for incoming transfer students) and a six-year doctor of pharmac...
S K Patel College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research: College details, courses offered, admission procedures, and useful links from the pharmaceutical field. Gujarat, India.
Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy: Center of Pharmaceutical Care in Community Practice. The goals of the Center are: To assist community pharmacists practicing in selected community pharmacy settings to attain knowledge and skills needed to enable them to deliver pharmaceutical care to their patients.
Sankaralingam Bhuvaneswari College of Pharmacy: Sankaralingam Bhuwaneswari College of Pharmacy offers courses in diploma and degree in pharmacy. The college will shortly offer Masters programme on pharmacy. Situated in a serene atmosphere and a education friendly location, with all the latest facilities for a well equiped pharmacy college
Schools of Pharmacy: Geographical list of schools, colleges, faculties, and departments.
Shaheed Beheshti School of Pharmacy: This school belongs to the Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (Iran). It contains information about faculty members and department information. An explanation about Iranian Society of Pharmaceutical Scientists is also presented.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy: College of Pharmacy at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
St. Louis College of Pharmacy: Academic programs: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy; Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters of Science in: Pharmacy Administration, Managed Care Pharmacy; Certificate Program in Managed Care Pharmacy.
The Royal Danish School of Pharmacy: The only academic institution in Denmark that provides education and research focusing on the pharmaceutical sector and all aspects of drugs.
The University of Arizona: UA College of Pharmacy was the first of the health professions to be represented at the University and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's 10 best pharmacy colleges.
University at Buffalo - School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy: The College of Pharmacy of the University of Arkansas was established at the beginning of the 1951-52 academic year. The academic responsibility of the College of Pharmacy is to nurture an environment of excellence in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences with appropriate concern for the com...
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy Nontraditional Pharm. D. Pathway: About the UAMS PharmD program for working pharmacists. The program offers flexible scheduling and Web-based courses, and rotations can be performed at the student's worksite.
University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy: Educates pharmacy professionals and scientists, advances scientific discovery, cares for patients, serves the public, and advocates on the public's behalf. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and its Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the American Council ...
University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy: The Cincinnati College of Pharmacy was granted a charter by the Ohio Legislature in 1850. In 1967 the College of Pharmacy became a unit of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, along with the College of Medicine, College of Nursing and Health, University Hospital, Christian R. Holmes Hospi...
University of Florida Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy Program: University of Florida College of Pharmacy online Doctor of Pharmacy program is designed for successful completion by working professionals.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy: The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, an international leader in pharmacy education, clinical care and pharmaceutical research.
University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy: Along with a Pharm.D. degree, ULM offers the rare B.S.-Pharmacy degree, as well as a B.S. in Toxicology.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities College of Pharmacy: College of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi Pharmacy School: Pharmacy Education at Ole Miss
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy: Located in Omaha, UNMC College of Pharmacy offers a Pharm.D., as well as other academic degrees oriented towards the pharmaceutical sciences.
University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy: This School of Pharmacy, located in Chapel Hill, offers a Pharm.D. degree, a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, and several joint professional degrees.
University of Oklahoma, College of Pharmacy: The Official University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Website
University of Queensland, St Lucia, Queensland: School of Pharmacy.
University of South Australia School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences: The School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences is one of three schools within the Division of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia. The school offers undergraduate programs in Nutrition and Food Science, Medical biotechnology, Laboratory Medicine and Pharmacy. The school also has a v...
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy: Located on the main campus, the College is home to approximately 250 professional program students and 250 pre-pharmacy students. Offers a PharmD program.
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy: Founded in 1905, the USC School of Pharmacy is the first and foremost pharmacy school in Southern California. Recognized as one of the most innovative schools of pharmacy in the nation, the USC School of Pharmacy has served as a model for other progressive pharmacy schools throughout the country....
University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy: Established in 1911, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center serves as the educational and research hub of Memphis’ medical center, as well as a source for state-of-art health care.
University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences: Located in Stockton, California, this school of pharmacy offers both a professional pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) and graduate degrees in pharmacy-related fields of study (M.S., PhD.), as well as a joint Pharm.D./PhD. program.
University of Washington School of Pharmacy: Provides pharmaceutical care and prepares graduate and postgraduate students to provide leadership in scholarship and practice. The department generates and disseminates knowledge to assure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medications.
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy: The Mission of the faculty and staff of the School of Pharmacy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison is to educate, train and maintain competency of pharmacy practitioners and scientists, and to create, transmit and apply knowledge based on research in the basic and applied pharmaceutical scienc...
University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy: Offers an Doctor of Pharmacy degree curriculum in rural and primary care pharmacy practice. The class size is small and is taught by regular professors. Located in Laramie.
Victorian College of Pharmacy (Monash University): Victorian College of Pharmacy homepage
Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College School of Pharmacy: The School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia (MCV) Campus.
Washington State University College of Pharmacy: The College's professional pharmacy programs prepare students for a lifetime of responsible service in the pharmaceutical profession through careers in community pharmacy, hospital practice, industry, nursing homes, government, teaching, and other pharmacy-related fields.
Wingate University School of Pharmacy: Wingate University School of Pharmacy intends to be nationally recognized as a leader in the education of pharmacists. It seeks to reach this goal by providing a state-of-the-art, high-tech learning environment that will facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, scholarly inquiry, ...
Xavier University College of Pharmacy: Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Xavier is the only historically black college which is Catholic. XU's College of Pharmacy offers a Pharm.D. degree program.
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