GW Announces UK Launch of World’s First Prescription Cannabis Medicine

Sativex(R) Marketed to Treat Spasticity Associated with Multiple Sclerosis
PORTON DOWN, England, June 21, 2010 – GW Pharmaceuticals plc (GWP:AIM) today announces the UK launch
of Sativex(R), its Oromucosal Spray for the treatment of spasticity due to
Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Sativex(R) is the world's first prescription
cannabis medicine and the UK is the first country in the world [...]

Stallergenes: Staloral(R) Mites 300 Clinical Study in China: Efficacy is Demonstrated

ANTONY, France, June 21, 2010 – Stallergenes S.A. announces the results of a phase III
clinical trial (VO55.06) conducted in China aimed at assessing the efficacy
and safety of sublingual immunotherapy (Staloral(R) mites 300) in adult
patients suffering from asthma triggered by house dust mites.

Study VO55.06 is a phase III randomized, double-blind,
placebo-controlled study [...]

Vitala(TM) Continence Control Device Receives CE Mark Extending Daily Wear Time Up to 12 Hours

Innovative Pouchless Ostomy Management System for People with a Colostomy
SKILLMAN, New Jersey, June 21, 2010 – ConvaTec, a world-leading developer and marketer of innovative medical
technologies for community and hospital care, announced today that the
Vitala(TM) Continence Control Device (CCD), the company's novel, non-invasive
pouchless ostomy device that provides temporary continence for people with an
end colostomy, has [...]

Government Initiatives Support the South African Dental Products Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 21, 2010 – The South African Government's policies regarding the new National Health
Insurance (NHI) scheme should significantly enhance the South African dental
products market. By creating greater access to dental treatments, this
initiative will not only improve basic dental services, but also increase the
number of elective surgeries, brightening the prospects of [...]

Top 10 Drug Delivery Technologies (2010 – 2015): MarketsandMarkets

DALLAS, Texas, June 21, 2010 – The Pharmaceutical practice at MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce a
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Cardiovascular Devices Market Outlook June Update by ReportsandReports

DALLAS, June 21, 2010 – ReportsandReports announces it Will Carry Cardiovascular Devices Market
Outlook 2016 June reports in its store.

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Kelly Brook Voted Best Celebrity Body

POOLE, England, June 21, 2010 – Kelly Brook has been voted as number one celebrity body in a new survey
commissioned by Fitness First.

The world's largest privately owned health club group surveyed over 2,000
people to rate celebrity bodies and their own personal fitness goals. Actress
and model Kelly Brook was voted the [...]

Caduet Reduces 10-Year Calculated Risk of Coronary Heart Disease, Fatal Cardiovascular Disease

OSLO, Norway, June 21, 2010 – Caduet(R) (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) was associated with
a significantly reduced calculated 10-year risk of coronary heart disease
(CHD) based on a Framingham risk assessment model. In addition, Caduet was
shown to reduce calculated fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, as a
secondary trial endpoint based on the SCORE risk assessment model. The
Framingham and [...]

New 2009 Impact Factors Soar for Newest Cell Press Journals

Impressive Increases for Cell Stem Cell and Cell Host and Microbe Rankings; Cell Remains Top Journal in its Field

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 21, 2010 – In the year since their 2008 preliminary ranking, Cell Press journals
Cell Stem Cell and Cell Host and Microbe saw their Impact Factors surge,
according to new data released in the 2009 [...]

World Low Calorie/Diet Beverages Market (2010 -2015): MarketsandMarkets

DALLAS, Texas, June 21, 2010 – The Pharmaceuticals practice at MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce
a new report titled World Low Calorie/Diet Beverages Market (2010 -2015).

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World Diet Food and Confectionery Market (2010 -2015): MarketsandMarkets

DALLAS, June 21, 2010 – The Pharmaceuticals practice at MarketsandMarkets is pleased to announce
a new report titled World Diet Food And Confectionery Market (2010 – 2015).

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Patients with Hypertension at Risk Due to Physician Inertia

New Supporting Hypertension Awareness and Research Europe-wide (SHARE) Survey Reports Findings at the 20th Annual Society of the European Society of Hypertension (ESH)

OSLO, June 21, 2010 – Data announced for the first time at ESH suggest that patients
with hypertension are at increased cardiovascular risk due to clinician
inertia, because physicians are failing to treat targets [...]

Kent-Based Former Vet’s Application for Restoration to RCVS Register Refused

LONDON, June 21, 2010 – The Disciplinary Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
has refused an application for restoration to the RCVS Register from a
Kent-based former veterinary surgeon struck off in 1994 for disregarding
basic hygiene at his professional premises and failing to properly maintain a
Controlled Drugs Register or patient records.

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US$25 Million Commitment to the West Wireless Health Institute Brings Total Funding from Gary and Mary West Foundation to Nearly US$100 Million Since Institute’s Inception in March 2009

Additional Funding will Support Continued Recruitment of World Class Engineering Talent

SAN DIEGO, June 21, 2010 – The Gary and Mary West Foundation today announced a US$25 million
commitment to enable the West Wireless Health Institute (WWHI) to amplify its
aggressive recruitment of world class engineering talent and accelerate its
mission on a national and global scale. The [...]

CareFusion, Cisco and Medtronic to Collaborate With West Wireless Health Institute on Technology and Educational Initiatives

Companies demonstrate continued commitment to accelerate emerging wireless health industry

SAN DIEGO, June 21, 2010 – The West Wireless Health Institute (WWHI) today announced CareFusion,
Cisco and Medtronic have joined its roster of Technology and Education (T&E)
partners. Each company plans to work closely with the Institute's clinical
and engineering teams on a variety of research, technology and [...]

Treating the Root Cause: Misdiagnosis Leads to Life Saving Treatment

LONDON, June 21, 2010 – Conflicts and wars not only take their toll on human lives, but also on
the local environment. Whilst much publicity is focused on International
efforts to help rebuild Afghanistan's economy and social structures, less
well known is the – often voluntary – work going on to rebuild the
environment, part of which involves [...]

Generic Drug Makers Ranked in New ‘Access to Medicine Index’

Indian Firms Less Open About Efforts for Low-income Countries Than Originator Companies

AMSTERDAM, June 20, 2010 – Generic drug makers are less transparent about programs to make medicines
available to people in developing countries than originator companies in
Europe and the United States. Overall, European drug companies are leading in
this area, according to the second Access to [...]

Indian Drug Makers Ranked in New ‘Access to Medicine Index’

Generic Firms Less Open About Efforts for Low-income Countries Than Originator Companies

AMSTERDAM, June 20, 2010 – Generic drug makers in general are less transparent about programs to
make medicines available to people in developing countries than originator
companies in Europe and the United States. Overall, European drug companies
are leading in this area, according to the second [...]

European Drug Companies Lead ‘Access to Medicine Index’

Independent Ranking Shows More Transparency, More Programs for Low-income Countries

AMSTERDAM, June 20, 2010 – European pharmaceutical companies outcompete their U.S. counterparts in
making medicines available to people in developing countries, but their lead
is shrinking, according to the second Access to Medicine Index, released
today.
Compared to 2008, when the first Index was published, [...]

Japanese Pharma Companies Ranked in ‘Access to Medicine Index’

Global Ranking Shows More Transparency, More Programs for Low-income Countries

AMSTERDAM, June 20, 2010 – For the first time, Japanese pharmaceutical companies were ranked with
their U.S. and European counterparts on a global Index comparing companies'
efforts to make medicines available to the people in developing countries.
Overall, European drug companies are leading in this area, according to [...]