Archives for the 'news1' Category
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a weakening of the wall of the aorta (the largest artery in the body), resulting in a balloon-like enlargement. If left untreated, the aorta will continue to enlarge and […]
8 September 2008 |
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in persons over 50 throughout the western hemisphere. But despite the prevalence and severity of the disease, there is no approved treatment for over 90% […]
2 September 2008 |
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On Tuesday, NexMed announced that it would shelve its previously filed NDA for an onychomycosis treatment (NM100060) following disappointing Phase III clinical results.
Onychomycosis, or toenail fungus, affects six to eight percent of the adult U.S. […]
28 August 2008 |
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POM Wonderful was founded by Stewart and Lynda Rae Resnick, who purchased a 100-acre pomegranate orchard in 1987. The company launched its namesake juice in 2002.
From 2003 to 2006, annual sales climbed from $12 million […]
26 August 2008 |
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Revenues at Kensey Nash grew to a record $22 million in the company’s latest quarter, a 29% increase over the same period last year. Net sales grew to $15.0 million, a 42% increase from the […]
25 August 2008 |
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The FDA has upheld its decision regarding PreMD’s not substantially equivalent letter received in connection with the company’s 510(k) submission for an expanded regulatory claim on its skin cholesterol test.
PreMD submitted the 510(k) this June […]
20 August 2008 |
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It’s been tough going for Ophthalmic Imaging Systems (OIS). The digital imaging company reported second quarter net revenues of $3.2 million, compared with net revenues of $3.6 million for the same period last year.
The company […]
15 August 2008 |
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American Medical Alert (AMAC), developer of Ready Response, which aids the elderly when they fall and can’t get up, announced strong Q2 performance this week.
Second quarter revenues were $9.5 million, a 7% increase over the […]
13 August 2008 |
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In May, I reported stagnation at Retractable Technologies, a Texas-based safety needle manufacturer. Pointing to a robust balance sheet, I recommended the company makes some moves.
I’d like to think my call to action were responsible […]
12 August 2008 |
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HealthTronics has made an unsolicited bid to buy Endocare for $26.9 million in cash. The offer represents a 20% premium over Endocare’s closing stock price on August 6th.
HealthTronics’ product portfolio includes lithotripters and surgical lasers […]
8 August 2008 |
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