News: Johnson & Johnson

06.09.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Women's Health Therapeutics, Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016 | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/61183d/womens_health_the) has announced the addition of the "Women's Health Therapeutics, Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016 - High Unmet Need will Drive the Uptake of Novel Drugs in (…)

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06.09.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Global Coronary Stent Market Report: 2010 Edition | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8cd614/global_coronary_st) has announced the addition of the "Global Coronary Stent Market Report: 2010 Edition" report to their offering. Global Coronary Stent Market Report: 2010 Edition (…)

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02.09.2010 | BioSpace: Cordis Corporation (JNJ)'s Stent Does Better Than Medtronic, Inc. (MDT)'s Stent in Study Presented at European Society of Cardiology 2010

STOCKHOLM, September 2, 2010 /PRNewswire/ - Additional Analysis of 18 Month Data of the SORT OUT III Trial Provides Detail on Safety and Efficacy Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes, Acute Coronary Syndrome, or Treatment of Multiple Lesions. Three new analyses of subgroups from (…)

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01.09.2010 | Marketwire: Unity Management Group, Inc. Adds Ron W. Berman to Its Management Team

MIAMI, FL-(Marketwire - September 1, 2010) - Unity Management Group, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: UYMG) is a Health Resource Company specializing in Physician and Hospital Practice Management, Medical Discount Plans, Business Services, Billing Software and Technologies. Unity Management (…)

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01.09.2010 | Marketwire: Syneron Appoints New Chief Financial Officer

YOKNEAM, ISRAEL-(Marketwire - September 1, 2010) - Syneron Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: ELOS), the leading global aesthetic device company, announced today that Asaf Alperovitz has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Alperovitz succeeds Fabian (…)

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01.09.2010 | Medical News Today: Rivaroxaban Successfully Demonstrated Non-Inferiority Compared To Standard Of Care For The Prevention Of VTE In Pivotal Phase 3 Study

Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD), announced that the investigational, oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban successfully demonstrated non-inferiority compared to the standard of care1 for the prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) (…)

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01.09.2010 | Business Wire: GI Dynamics Announces Distribution Agreement with Elemental Healthcare for the EndoBarrier ¢ Gastrointestinal Liner | Business Wire

LEXINGTON, Mass. & HUNGERFORD, England-(BUSINESS WIRE)-GI Dynamics, a leader in non-surgical, endoscopic treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity, today announced it has entered into a new agreement with Elemental Healthcare, based in Hungerford, Berkshire, for the (…)

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01.09.2010 | Business Wire: AHF Offers Solution to End Florida s AIDS Drug Waiting List | Business Wire

FT LAUDERDALE, Fla.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-As the State of Florida grapples with a budget shortfall that is crippling its AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) and forcing the state to place more than 1,300 low-income Floridians on waiting lists to access lifesaving AIDS medications, (…)

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01.09.2010 | BioSpace: Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISPH) Names Robert Savel as Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer

DURHAM, NC - September 1, 2010 - Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISPH) announced today the appointment of Robert M. Savel, II, to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, effective September 20, 2010. In this role, Mr. Savel will be responsible (…)

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31.08.2010 | Business Wire: Rivaroxaban Successfully Demonstrated Non-Inferiority Compared to Standard of Care for the Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Pivotal Phase 3 Study | Business Wire

STOCKHOLM-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD), announced today that the investigational, oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban successfully demonstrated non-inferiority compared to the standard of care1 for the prevention of (…)

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31.08.2010 | Business Wire: The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey Receives Grant to Increase the Number of Advanced Degreed Nurses in New Jersey | Business Wire

NEWARK, N.J.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey announced today that it has been chosen as one of nine foundations nationwide to receive funding from Partners Investing in Nursing s Future (PIN), a unique national initiative to help find innovative ways to (…)

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31.08.2010 | BioSpace: Rivaroxaban Successfully Demonstrated Non-Inferiority Compared to Standard of Care for the Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Pivotal Phase 3 Study

BUSINESS WIRE - Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD), announced today that the investigational, oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban successfully demonstrated non-inferiority compared to the standard of care1 for the prevention of recurrent venous (…)

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31.08.2010 | BioSpace: Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, LLC (CA) Release: Rivaroxaban Successfully Demonstrated Non-Inferiority Compared to Standard of Care for the Prevention of Recurrent Venous Thromboembolism in Pivotal Phase 3 Study

STOCKHOLM-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C. (J&JPRD), announced today that the investigational, oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban successfully demonstrated non-inferiority compared to the standard of care1 for the prevention of (…)

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30.08.2010 | Marketwire: King Pharmaceuticals Appoints Jeffrey Bailey Chief Commercial Officer

BRISTOL, TN-(Marketwire - August 30, 2010) - King Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE: KG) announced today the appointment of Jeffrey A. Bailey to the position of Chief Commercial Officer. Mr. Bailey will be responsible for the Company's commercial activities in the branded (…)

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30.08.2010 | Business Wire: Cereplast, Intel, Ford Motor Company and more at IntertechPira s 5th Annual Biopolymers Symposium | Business Wire

PORTLAND, Maine-(BUSINESS WIRE)-With well over 100 attendees already registered, IntertechPira s 5th annual Biopolymers Symposium 2010 is the industry's market leading event where new technologies, trends, developments in applications, new guidelines and waste strategies are (…)

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30.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: This Essential Analysis Examines the Historical and Forecast Performance for Eli Lilly In the Prescription Pharma Sector | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/37adf0/eli_lilly_co_p) has announced the addition of the "Eli Lilly & Co.: PharmaVitae Profile" company profile to their offering. Introduction This analysis examines the historical and (…)

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30.08.2010 | Business Wire: Elan Corporation plc Announces Commencement of Asset Sale Offer to Purchase up to $186,000,000 of 8 7/8% Senior Fixed Rate Notes Due 2013 and Floating Rate Notes Due 2013 | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Elan Corporation, plc ( œElan ) (NYSE: ELN) announced today that Elan s wholly-owned subsidiaries, Elan Finance public limited company ( œElan Finance ) and Elan Finance Corp. ( œElan Corp  and together with Elan Finance, the œIssuers ), (…)

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30.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: This Analysis Examines the Historical and Forecast Performance for Johnson & Johnson in the Ethical Pharmaceutical Sector | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/aabcf1/johnson_johnson) has announced the addition of the "Johnson & Johnson: PharmaVitae Profile" company profile to their offering. Introduction This analysis examines the historical and (…)

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27.08.2010 | Medical News Today: AACN Selects New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Through Joint Program With The Johnson & Johnson Campaign For Nursing's Future

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that five new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through a national scholarship program funded by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future. Launched to address the faculty (…)

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27.08.2010 | Medical News Today: Common Blood Cell Variations Not An Independent Predictor Of Adverse Outcomes For European Kidney Disease Patients

Fluctuations in blood composition that often arise from commonly used therapies among kidney disease patients are not an independent predictor of adverse outcomes for European hemodialysis patients, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the (…)

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27.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Germany Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016 - Key Market Data on the Germany Ophthalmic Devices Market | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b3640f/germany_opthalmic) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Germany Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016" to their offering. Germany Opthalmic Devices Market (…)

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27.08.2010 | Business Wire: Hip Replacement Lawsuit Veterans at The Lanier Law Firm Providing Information on Latest Recall from Johnson & Johnson | Business Wire

LOS ANGELES-(BUSINESS WIRE)-The Lanier Law Firm is providing information for patients following the announcement that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is recalling two hip replacement implants based on the high number of people requiring a second surgery. Attorneys from the firm (…)

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27.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Novel Antibodies and Therapeutic Proteins - Technology Challenges and Future Prospects | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/883f56/novel_antibodies_a) has announced the addition of the "Novel Antibodies and Therapeutic Proteins - Technology Challenges and Future Prospects" report to their offering. Novel (…)

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27.08.2010 | BioSpace: Basilea Pharmaceutica (BSLN.SW) Selects Actelion Ltd. (ALIOF.PK) To Distribute Toctino In Canada In Deal Worth Up To C$3.7 Million ($3.5 Million)

BASEL, SWITZERLAND-(Marketwire - August 27, 2010) - Basilea Pharmaceutica AG / Basilea announces distribution agreement with Actelion for Toctino in Canada processed and transmitted by Hugin AS. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Basel, (…)

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26.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Italy Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016 Provides Value (USD Million), Volume (Units) and Average Price (USD) Data | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/82abf7/italy_opthalmic_de) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Italy Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016" to their offering. Italy Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook (…)

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26.08.2010 | Business Wire: Bonnie Teschendorf, Ph.D. Joins CRF Health as PRO Scientific Advisor | Business Wire

LANSDALE, Pa.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-CRF Health, a leading provider of ePRO solutions for the Life Sciences industry, today announced that Bonnie Teschendorf, Ph.D. has joined the Company as Patient Reported Outcomes Scientific Advisor. She will lead CRF Health s PRO consulting (…)

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26.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Spain Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016 | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/128b00/spain_opthalmic_de) has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "Spain Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016" to their offering. Spain Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook (…)

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26.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Israel Wound Care Management Market Outlook to 2016 | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7c5055/israel_wound_care) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Israel Wound Care Management Market Outlook to 2016" to their offering. Israel Wound Care Management Market (…)

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26.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Best Practices in Working with Patient Advocacy Groups: Building Effective Relationships | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/360241/best_practices_in) has announced the addition of the "Best Practices in Working with Patient Advocacy Groups: Building Effective Relationships" report to their offering. Best (…)

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26.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: France Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016 | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4c0b13/france_opthalmic_d) has announced the addition of GlobalData 's new report "France Opthalmic Devices Market Outlook to 2016" to their offering. France Opthalmic Devices Market (…)

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25.08.2010 | Medical News Today: Too Few Infants Get Comprehensive Eye Assessments; One In 10 Have Undetected Vision Problems

One in 10 infants in the U.S. have undetected vision problems, ranging from crossed eyes to cancer. While most parents know eye and vision problems can be detected in children before they're a year old, only 19 percent of those who participated in the American Optometric (…)

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25.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Commercial Insight: Cytotoxic Therapies - Drug Launches in Rare Indications to Offset the Decline in Cytotoxic Sales | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4b4c71/commercial_insight) has announced the addition of the "Commercial Insight: Cytotoxic Therapies - Drug launches in rare indications to offset the decline in cytotoxic sales" report (…)

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25.08.2010 | Business Wire: AACN Selects New Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Through Joint Program with the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s Future | Business Wire

WASHINGTON-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Today, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is pleased to announce that five new Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars have been selected through a national scholarship program funded by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing s (…)

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25.08.2010 | BioSpace: Addex Pharmaceuticals (ADXN.SW) Partner Completes ADX71149 Phase I Program

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND-(Marketwire - August 25, 2010) - Addex Pharmaceuticals / Addex Partner Completes ADX71149 Phase I Program processed and transmitted by Hugin AS. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Geneva, Switzerland, 25 August 2010 - (…)

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23.08.2010 | Marketwire: U.S. Medical Device Market Estimated at $94.9 Billion in 2010

ROCKVILLE, MD-(Marketwire - August 23, 2010) - MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Espicom Healthcare Intelligence's new report "The Medical Device Market: USA" to their collection of Medical Devices market reports. For more information, visit (…)

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24.08.2010 | Marketwire: Refreshed PROVON Line Includes Perineal Care for the Elderly

Highlighted Links PROVON Skin Care Toolkit AKRON, OH-(Marketwire - August 24, 2010) - With inspiration from directors of nursing, GOJO Industries has launched its refreshed line of PROVON products for residents of long-term care facilities. The PROVON line includes perineal (…)

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24.08.2010 | Medical News Today: International Recall Of 1 Day Acuvue Contact Lenses By Johnson & Johnson

1 Day Acuvue contact lenses have been recalled by Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in 24 countries, not including the USA or Canada, following reports of irritation, stinging and pain among some users. J&J described the incident as "an isolated issue in one portion of the lens rinsing (…)

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24.08.2010 | Medical News Today: Heart To Heart International Responds To Crisis In Pakistan

An estimated 20 million people in northwest Pakistan have been displaced by the worst flooding in decades. In response, Heart to Heart International has already sent an initial shipment of aid valued at $150,000 (U.S. wholesale) through its humanitarian partner, International (…)

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23.08.2010 | Business Wire: Research and Markets: Australia Pharmaceutical Market Overview - Reforms and Continued Price Cuts Will Change the $80 Billion Healthcare Landscape | Business Wire

DUBLIN-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Research and Markets (http:/www.researchandmarkets.com/research/504cfd/australia_pharmace) has announced the addition of the "Australia Pharmaceutical Market Overview - Reforms and continued price cuts will change the healthcare landscape" report to (…)

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24.08.2010 | Business Wire: Recombinant Client Johnson & Johnson Wins CIO 100 Award | Business Wire

NEWTON, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Recombinant Data Corp., a healthcare data warehousing and clinical intelligence solutions provider, today announced that Centocor R&D, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, won a CIO 100 Award for tranSMART, a research data management system (…)

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20.08.2010 | NCBI PubMed: The use of a handmade balloon-expandable covered stent for native coarctation of the aorta in an adult patient: A report of a first case in Japan.

In western countries, the use of a balloon-expandable covered stent is recommended for the treatment of native coarctation of the aorta (CoA) in adult patients because endovascular bare stents cannot completely prevent complications such as aneurysms or aortic rupture. However, (…)

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24.08.2010 | BioSpace: Recombinant Data Corp. Client Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Wins CIO 100 Award

NEWTON, Mass.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Recombinant Data Corp., a healthcare data warehousing and clinical intelligence solutions provider, today announced that Centocor R&D, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, won a CIO 100 Award for tranSMART, a research data management system (…)

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