Almirall, S.A. (ALM:MC) and Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: IRWD) announced the launch of Constella® (linaclotide 290mcg capsules once daily), the first approved prescription therapy in a new class of treatments for adults suffering from moderate to severe IBS-C[i], in Europe. Constella®...
Technology to restore vision through the use of a component of green algae developed by Dr. Zhou-Han Pan, professor and scientific director of the Ligon Research Center of Vision at the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University, and licensed to RetroSense Therapeutics, a biotechnology...
Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine), a new medication for the treatment of HER2-positive, metastatic breast cancer, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA. Metastatic, also known as late-stage, means the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. HER2, a protein...
The FDA itself says that incontinence is by and large a preventable and treatable condition, yet 33 million Americans still suffer from in, so it's nice to see a more approvals and research done on the issue, as well as scientists thinking outside the box in order to use existing medicines even...
I might take every available opportunity to buy a decently economical town home (just 115k). Might it be conceivable to work toward getting affirmed for a home credit (100% financing). Assuming that it is any assistance, although my score is level, its really on a relentless climb upward-from a...
A new drug used to treat patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia chromosome positive acute leukemia (Ph+ ALL) has just received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The drug, Iclusig (ponatinib), was expected to be approved on March 27, 2013, but as there...
Is the strange, sad, frequently stupefying ownership saga of the Phoenix Coyotes finally reaching its finale?
The Glendale City Council voted 4-2 on Tuesday night to approve a 20-year, $320-million arena lease management agreement that should clear the way for former San Jose Sharks CEO Greg...
The FDA has approved Flucelvax, the first seasonal vaccine licenced in the USA made with the use of cultured animal cells, instead of fertilized chicken eggs. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has approved Flucelvax to protect patients aged at least 18 years from seasonal flu. Flucelvax's...
Michael Bloomberg's proposed soda ban has spurred serious debate amongst consumers, lawmakers and–of course–the soft drink and restaurant industry. But despite popular opinion, the regulation really only had to pass through one major hoop: The New York City Board of Health. And in an...
In June, the Memphis Grizzlies announced that the franchise was in the process of being sold to Silicon Villey near-billionaire Robert Pera. While Pera lives and works in Northern California, he promised not to move the team, which had been feared. These were all good developments for the...
I live in Winnipeg MB and am applying for a cooking job with the Jails, Prisons and Youth Center. I have been told that I need my degree or diploma in Culinary Arts. I was told by a chef that is currently working for them that I could just take an online cooking course and they would accept...
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new test to help physicians diagnose a group of rare cell disorders. The test, or assay, was developed by an expert at Virginia Commonwealth University in the field of mast cells. Lawrence Schwartz, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Division of...
BlackBerry smartphones running the BlackBerry 7.0 and 7.1 Operating Systems (BlackBerry 7) have been successfully evaluated and approved for Government use by the Defence Signals Directorate (DSD) of the Australian Government.
Good news if you have cellulite that you want to get rid of: The Food and Drug Administration just approved a new laser treatment, Cellulaze, which is being hailed as THE solution for those uninvited fat deposits on our butts and thighs. Bad news: It costs $6,500. But not to worry, those lumpy...
In January I booked a month off for vacation for this coming July. I was planning to go to the middle east. My vacation was approved! Last month I decided not to go to the Middle East due to the current situation, so I emailed my bosses and said that I would reduce my vacation to 3 weeks and I...
I have a set of luggage that came with locks and keys. These are probably from early 2000s and I have no idea if they are TSA approved. Does anyone know?
I'm traveling within the United States.