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Surgical Glue Receives FDA Approval

WASHINGTON, DC--The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Dermabond--a glue specifically designed to seal surgical cuts without stitches. The glue reportedly keeps out bacteria as well. Distributed by Ethicon Products, a division of Johnson & Johnson, the ...More
January 18, 2002
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Antibody Shows Positive Results in Hep C Trial

REHOVOT, Israel-Officials from XTL Biopharmaceuticals are reporting positive results of the first monoclonal antibody to treat hepatitis C (HCV). XTL-002, the company's monoclonal antibody, has been tested in Phase 1a studies and has reportedly reduced HCV and RNA levels in ...More
January 14, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
Adjuvant Successful in Phase III Hepatitis study

NEW YORK-Researchers from Corixa Corp and Rhein Biotech NC have announced their phase III hepatitis B vaccine study results. The vaccine provided more efficacious protection against the hepatitis B virus when combined with Corixa's RC-529 synthetic adjuvant. The adjuvant ...More
January 10, 2002
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
E. coli Suspected in English Outbreak

LONDON-The strain of bacteria E. coli 0157 was discovered in five confirmed cases in the village of Eccleston, some 200 miles northwest of London. More than 15 people have been hospitalized surrounding the potential outbreak as health officials hurry to determine a source ...More
November 28, 2001
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues
More Action Needed to Fight the Flu

BRUSSELS, Belgium-Public health officials are asking for governments to take more action against influenza. Citing the thousands of deaths each year attributable to the virus, healthcare professionals are asking for help today before another outbreak occurs. A new report, ...More
November 12, 2001
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Salmonella Found Faster with New Test

LIVERMORE, Calif-Researchers from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, Calif, have announced they have developed a new diagnostic tool that detects the bacterium Salmonella enteritidis faster than current methods. The discovery may help health officials ...More
November 9, 2001
Posted in News, Industry Issues
Taiwanese Officials Find Success in Hep B Vaccination

TAIPEI, Taiwan-Health officials in Taiwan are patting themselves on the back after research revealed universal vaccinations against hepatitis B has significantly decreased rates of the infectious disease. Presented in an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine, officials ...More
November 9, 2001
Posted in News, Disorders, Industry Issues, Procedures
Editor's Letter - Is Your Suite Prepared To Fight 'The Silent Killer?'

Kelli M. Donley The virus hid inside a channel, carefully darting brushes, glutaraldehyde, and other enemies. It moved with gravitational force within the scope when it was hung to dry. It shifted slightly when other instruments were attached and the next procedure began. ...More
September 1, 2001
Posted in Articles, Disorders, Industry Issues