Salmeterol for Asthma May Cause Serious Events Jul 19, 2008
It is also sold under the trade name Serevent. Although the mortality from any cause was higher with salmeterol than with placebo, the difference was not statistically significant, the report indicates. (MEDLINEplus)
Genital Herpes Therapy Effective If Begun Early Jul 18, 2008
The findings, which appear in the current issue of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, are based on a study of 384 patients with newly diagnosed genital herpes infection who were randomly assigned receive valacyclovir, also known by the trade name Valtrex, at 1 gram per day, or placebo for 24 weeks. Self-reported outbreaks were confirmed at clinic follow-up visits. (MEDLINEplus)
Low demand for gas puts off retailers from building pumps Jul 14, 2008
"It's the egg-chicken problem all over again. Businesses are still waiting for a high demand for gas, such as CNG (compressed natural gas) or Vigas (the trade name for liquefied gas for vehicles, or LGV)," she told The Jakarta Post over the weekend. "On the other hand, consumers can't be persuaded to switch from gasoline to gas because of the limited number of stations providing gas.". (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
In China, Reebok banking on Yao factor Jul 13, 2008
Reebok has struggled for years in the mature US market, but in China, the company, whose trade name in Chinese means "swift step," is opening a store every two days and the business plan calls for more than 1,300 shops over the next four years. Now, Reebok is dedicating about 14 percent of its revenue to marketing in China, above the 10 percent industry average. (Boston Globe)
Florida Divorce Law Firm Offers Online Services a la Carte Jul 13, 2008
Miller crafted an informative site, including video help, attractive design and most commonly requested Florida Divorce services to ensure both the product and trade name were descriptive - without inferring a promise or particular result. "It's a catchy name that consumers will remember. But we agreed to change the trade name so consumers realize this doesn't make online divorce easy," said Miller, a pioneer in online divorce services, who changed his original site -- DivorceEZ.com -- after the... (PR Newswire)
Chantix Blamed for Suicide in Lawsuit Against Pfizer Filed by Cory Watson Crowder & DeGaris Jul 13, 2008
July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A lawsuit charges pharmaceutical giant Pfizer was motivated by greed when it failed to warn the public of potentially deadly side-effects associated with its popular smoking cessation drug varenicline which is marketed under the trade name Chantix. The suit, brought by the widow of an Indiana man, alleges the decedent committed suicide after using Chantix as prescribed. (PR Newswire)
Litany of comments Jul 6, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008 Edition. This man has a herculean cognitive ability. (Malibu Times, CA)
Amscan Holdings Inc. Announces Sale of Four Retail Stores and Enters Into Supply Agreement With Zurcher's Merchandise Company Jul 4, 2008
The Party City and Party America stores being acquired by Zurchers will be renamed under the Zurchers trade name and result in their independent ownership of eleven (11) retail party stores in the states of Utah and Idaho. In a related, but separate transaction AHI also announced they have entered into a seven-year supply agreement (the "Supply Agreement") with Zurcher's Merchandise Company. (PR Newswire)
Wachovia unit names chief investment officer Jul 4, 2008
Wachovia Global Securities Lending is the trade name under which provides third-party lending-agency services. It is a division of (NYSE:WB), which is based in Charlotte. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Bundles of joy Jul 3, 2008
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Colorectal cancer patients in Ontario to get test Jul 3, 2008
However, it did not provide details on Wednesday on when those patients will be required to undergo the test for the K-ras gene that can weed out 40 per cent of patients for whom the drug cetuximab, known by the trade name Erbitux, is useless. The ministry does intend to require K-ras testing before receiving Erbitux, Health Ministry spokesman Mark Nesbitt said Wednesday. (Globe and Mail)
Unavailability of cancer test costing Ontario millions Jul 2, 2008
Ontario provides the broadest coverage of cetuximab, known by the trade name Erbitux, having sent eligible colorectal cancer patients to U.S. cancer hospitals for more than three years ... Known by the trade name Vectibix, that drug comes with the test. (Globe and Mail)
HAVE YOU EATEN HERE? Dirtiest restaurants named and shamed Jul 2, 2008
"The businesses named include: A McDonalds on the Central Coast, fined $660 for fialing to keep its handwashing basin in working order.A restaurant in Cabramatta, fined $990 for failing to keep storage and serving areas clean.Two restaurants in Penrith, fined a total of $1320 for failing to keep premises and equipment clean. The offending restaurants will be kept on the list for two years if they are prosecuted and one year if they are issued a penalty notice.If a business is sold, the list... (LIVENEWS.com.au)
New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet Publish Results from Landmark Rivaroxaban Studies Jun 26, 2008
The trade name of rivaroxaban is expected to be Xarelto(R), pending health authority approval. About Bayer Inc. Bayer Inc. (Bayer) is a Canadian subsidiary of Bayer AG, an international research-based group with core businesses in health care, crop science, and innovative materials. (Canada Newswire)
Strange Medical Facts Jun 26, 2008
The trade name, Band-Aid was adopted in 1920. Apgar Score. (Suite101.com)
Scottsdale man finds better way to open soup cans Jun 26, 2008
"But I needed a trade name, and I didn't have that.". He and a friend were standing under a space shuttle during a visit to Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AZCentral -- Business)
Chicago Merc Customers Citadel, JPMorgan Lead Revolt for Cheapest Trading Jun 25, 2008
I would have found a trade name that can't be found in the diuretic or laxative section of the pharmacy,'' he said. A hush fell over the crowd of about 500 conference goers, followed by nervous laughter. (Bloomberg)
Brown pushes EU to allow more modified animal feeds Jun 20, 2008
The ultra-powerful weedkiller its crops can live with, glyphosate (trade name Roundup) is made by. Monsanto, of course. (Independent)
Fuel costs, slowing demand hurt FedEx Jun 19, 2008
The write-down for FedEx Kinko's, a chain of office-supply and copy centers, was for the value of the trade name and goodwill. FedEx said fiscal first-quarter earnings would be 80 cents to $1 a share, lower than the $1. (Boston Globe)
Poisoned lions Jun 19, 2008
Dr Leakey says his research shows that Furadan, the trade name of the biggest-selling carbofuran insecticide in Kenya, is being bought not by farmers but by pastoralists who do not have any land for growing crops, and use the chemical to kill lions and leopards which threaten their herds. There is no record for the number of predators killed in Kenya by poisoning, but many naturalists believe carbofuran is responsible for thousands of deaths, not just of big cats but all carrion eaters. (BBC News -- Science)
FedEx posts first loss in 11 years Jun 19, 2008
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Twelve Youths Named 2008 Huggable Heroes(R) in Build-A-Bear Workshop(R) International Search for Young Leaders Making a Difference Jun 19, 2008
Build-A-BearWorkshop is our well-known trade name and our registered trademark of Build-A-BearRetail Management, Inc. Build-A-BearWorkshop should only be used in capital letters to refer to our products and services and should not be used as a verb. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pharmaceutical Study: Less Hemorrhaging After Stroke, But Not Fewer Deaths Jun 17, 2008
Three years ago, a phase-2 study with recombinant coagulation factor VIIa with the trade name NovoSeven, which is not yet approved for clinical use, showed that the compound could lower the death rate after a hemorrhage and limit impairment. This study was also published in the New England Journal of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Effects of Botulinum Toxin Jun 14, 2008
Commonly referred to by the trade name Botox, botulinum toxin can treat conditions characterized by involuntary, spasmodic, or continuous muscle contraction (dystonia), such as cervical dystonia and involuntary forced eyelid closure (blepharospasm). It is also used to treat certain sweating disorders and cosmetically to treat facial wrinkles. (Suite101.com)
Blood Substitute's Effectiveness And Safety Addressed In Large Clinical Trial Jun 14, 2008
Maraviroc, sold under the trade name Selzentry, is the first in a new class. . (Science Daily)
How Drug That Blocks Cholesterol Absorption From The Diet Works Jun 10, 2008
9, 2008) A new study sheds light on the action of the drug ezetimibe (trade name Zetia), which is used to treat high cholesterol. Ezetimibe is unique among cholesterol-lowering drugs in that it works by cutting the amount of cholesterol taken in from the diet rather than by blocking cholesterol's manufacture in the body. (Science Daily)
Document: New Hartford sign laws Jun 5, 2008
(3) Professional and trade name plates and home business signs. Such signs may be illuminated by external light only and shall be limited to one per person or business. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Merge CEO Rardin resigns; firm to cut jobs Jun 5, 2008
Other non-cash charges of $1 million from trade name impairment costs and approximately $2 million of stock-based compensation costs associated with terminated employees are also expected. Merge received net proceeds of the private placement of about $16. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
New Data Offers Insights Into the Potential Role for TYKERB(R) (Lapatinib) in Non-Cytotoxic Chemotherapy-Based Treatment Regimens Jun 2, 2008
TYVERB(R) is a registered trademark of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies in Europe and is the proposed trade name in certain markets, pending regulatory approval. TYVERB is currently not licensed in Europe. (PR Newswire)
Early Data Presented at ASCO Show Potential of RAD001 to Enhance Efficacy of, and Overcome Resistance to, Breast Cancer Treatments Jun 2, 2008
Everolimus is approved under the trade name Certican(R) for the prevention of organ rejection in heart and kidney transplant recipients. Certican was first approved in the EU in 2003 and is available in more than 60 countries. (PR Newswire)
New drug cocktails show promise against breast cancer: studies Jun 1, 2008
In earlier studies, Avastin (a trade name for the drug bevacizumab) added to Taxol (paclitaxel) -- similar to Taxotere (docetaxel) -- doubled the survival rate of women with advanced breast cancer that had metastasized. Taxol and Taxotere are used in chemotherapy. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Erbitux Boosts Survival in Lung Cancer Patients Jun 1, 2008
Zoledronate, marketed by Novartis under the trade name Zometa, has been found to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence in premenopausal women with hormone-sensitive, early-stage breast. Tobacco industry was hardly slammed on Friday, as the World Health Organization called for a full ban on all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship in order to prevent young people from. (eFluxMedia)
Coroner: Levert died of natural causes May 30, 2008
The coroner said Levert also suffered from other conditions, including heart disease, high blood sugar and withdrawal from alprazolam, a drug used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks that is better known under the trade name Xanax. After Levert died, jail warden Kevin McDonough said he had been sick and guards were watching him because he had been acting strangely. (MSNBC -- News)
Coroner says R&B singer Sean Levert died of natural causes, rules out foul play May 30, 2008
The coroner said Levert also suffered from other conditions, including heart disease, high blood sugar and withdrawal from alprazolam, a drug used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks that is better known under the trade name Xanax. Today in Culture. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
BofA targeted in class-action lawsuit May 25, 2008
Wachovia Securities is the trade name for the corporate, investment-banking and capital markets unit of Wachovia. Latest News. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Second Unit at Port Washington Generating Station Reaches Commercial Operation May 24, 2008
We Energies is the trade name of Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas LLC, the principal utility subsidiaries of Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE: ). Visit the We Energies Web site at. (PR Newswire)
SEC, regulators subpoena Wachovia Securities over auction-rate securities May 24, 2008
Wachovia Securities is the trade name for the corporate, investment-banking and capital markets unit of Wachovia. Wachovia is the second-largest bank in metro Atlanta, holding 19 percent of the market with 215 offices and $21. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
EAHS PROM 2008 May 23, 2008
Concrete Applied Technology Corp of Alden, which goes by the trade name CATCO, was identified as the low bidder on the project in March and the agreement was made official May 9. East Aurora School District voters on Tuesday will decide whether or not to accept the $26,744,723 budget proposal for 2008-2009. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Man, 27, pleads guilty in wire theft May 20, 2008
Heusinkvelt said the wiring was labeled with the companys private trade name Raintech on the outer insulation covering. Shoe impressions were also left by the suspect(s) on the floor of the irrigation company, he said. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Prestige announces preliminary financial highlights for the fourth quarter and provides general update to shareholders May 20, 2008
Prestige operates in the United States market through a mutual subcontractor agreement with Comforce Telecom Inc. under the trade name Prestige Comforce Professional Services ("PCPS"). PCPS is based in Plano, Texas and provides services to customers throughout the United States. (Canada Newswire)
First person May 18, 2008
Ziegler teamed up with a pharmaceutical firm to create the synthetic testosterone Methandrostenolone, better known by its trade name, Dianabol. The biological function of anabolic (tissue building) steroids like Dianabol is to stimulate protein synthesis - that is, to heal muscles more quickly and effectively. (Guardian Unlimited)
Bernard Carey, CBOT veteran, has died May 17, 2008
While we all had a very strong sentimental attachment to the Board of Trade and the Board of Trade name, the successful ones understood that change is part of business, says. The funeral for Mr. Carey will be Monday at 10 a.m. Christ the King Church in Chicago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Inspire paid $1.25M for achieving milestone May 17, 2008
Inspire also is co-developing diquafosol tetrasodium, under the trade name Prolacria, for the United States market with drug company. U.S. regulators twice have issued "approvable letters" on the drug, meaning that they want more information about the treatment's safety before they approve it. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Celebrex shows benefit in first-of-its-kind lung cancer chemoprevention trial May 16, 2008
HOUSTON - Celecoxib, the anti-inflammatory medication also known by the trade name Celebrex, has proven to be safe and reduces a specific proliferation measurement of precancerous lesions in the lung, according to a study from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. This finding demonstrates the significance of COX-2 inhibition toward preventing lung cancer in individuals at higher risk of developing the disease. (EurekAlert!)
Celebrex Helps Prevent Lung Cancer May 16, 2008
Celecoxib, the anti-inflammatory medication also known by the trade name Celebrex, has proven to be safe and reduces a specific proliferation measurement of precancerous lesions in the lung, according to a study from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. This finding demonstrates the significance of COX-2 inhibition toward preventing lung cancer in individuals at higher risk of developing the disease. (Newsmax)
D.O.T. SIGNS CONTRACT FOR EAST AURORA'S MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION May 15, 2008
Concrete Applied Technology Corp of Alden, which goes by the trade name CATCO, was identified as the low bidder on the project in March and the agreement was made official May 9. CATCO is also the contractor for the DOT's reconstruction of routes 62 and 391 in the Village of Hamburg. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Drug helps stop alcohol cravings, research shows May 14, 2008
Naltrexone, marketed under the trade name Vivitrol, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1996 to treat alcohol and some drug addictions. The study involved 101 people from Juneau, Sitka and villages around the region who were in one of three groups that took naltrexone alone, naltrexone with the anti-depressant Zoloft, or a placebo. (Juneau Empire)
Universal Energy Group Releases Second Quarter Financial Results and Operational Updates May 14, 2008
In April 2008 Universal Energy Group entered the home services market through its wholly owned subsidiary, National Energy Corporation, operating under the trade name National Home Services ("NHS") ... Universal Energy Group through its subsidiary National Energy Corporation, operating under the trade name National Home Services, offers Ontario residential customers a long term water heater rental program ... National Energy Corporation, operating through the trade name National Home Services... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Wachovia Securities in auction-rate securities probe May 13, 2008
Wachovia Securities is the trade name for the corporate, investment-banking and capital markets businesses of Wachovia (NYSE:WB). Latest News. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Heart failure, aneurysm ruled out for dead filly May 9, 2008
"Porter noted that Eight Belles is by a large sire, the 17-hand Unbridled's Song, and said that the 3-year-old filly was not on anything other than Lasix, also known by the trade name Salix, a diuretic that is commonly and legally used on the racetrack to reduce blood pressure in the lungs during exercise."As far as I'm concerned, I'll be glad if they test her for anything," Porter said. "I see the bills, and I know Larry Jones, and I know he's not using anything that would be detrimental to the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notice Of Boyd Group Income Fund 2008 First Quarter Results Conference Call May 8, 2008
The company operates locations in the four western Canadian provinces principally under the trade names Boyd Autobody and Service Collision Repair, as well as in seven U.S. states principally under the trade name Gerber Collision. The company also operates Gerber National Glass Services, an auto glass repair and replacement referral business with affiliated service providers throughout the United States. (Canada Newswire)
MIT study suggests caution on new anti-obesity drug in kids May 8, 2008
Marijuana is known to be an appetite stimulant, and a new class of anti-obesity drugssuch as rimonabant (trade name Acomplia) developed by Sanofi-Aventis and awaiting approval for use in the United Stateswork by blocking brain receptors that bind to marijuana and other cannabinoids. Marijuana, derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, contains special active compounds that are referred to collectively as cannabinoids. (EurekAlert!)
New Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Stunt Kids' Brains May 8, 2008
One such drug, rimonabant (trade name Acomplia) has been developed by Sanofi-Aventis and is awaiting approval for use in the U.S., and other pharmaceutical companies are developing similar drugs. Mark Bear and colleagues published their findings in the May 8, 2008, issue of the journal Neuron, published by Cell Press. (Newsmax)
The Next Step in Outdoor Instrument Transformer Technology May 6, 2008
In the early 2000's, a hydrophobic version of CEP called hydrophobic cycloaliphatic epoxy (HCEP trade name Hydrophobic Araldite ) was introduced to the electrical insulating resin market. HCEP purportedly was formulated to sustain some degree of surface hydrophobicity upon prolonged exposure to aggressive outdoor environments without sacrificing other desirable chemical and mechanical properties. (Energy Pulse, CO)
Infosys may change name in France May 3, 2008
On April 15, 2008, a civil court in Bobigny, France ruled that our use of the name Infosys constituted infringement of the trademark, corporate name and trade name Infosys France in France and that we could not use the name "Infosys" in France as a trademark, corporate name and trade namewith immediate effect. It also said, Failure to obtain a stay, or an adverse final ruling, may force us to operate under a different trade name and could adversely affect our operations in France. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Local 'green' company featured at breakfast May 3, 2008
He said, "Our second technology is a poly-condensation technology we call Seluma, a trade name that we have. This is an in-house technology we make here in Bainbridge. We produce this product in very large reactors and we use a lot of it as an additive for PLA to give it better impact strength and higher heat deflection.". Seluma technology can be used to replace wax coating on things like industrial cardboard for meat or vegetables. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Albert Hofmann, Inventor of LSD, Embarks on Final Trip May 2, 2008
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, his employer at the time, tried to promote LSD as a such as schizophrenia under the trade name Delysid by sending samples to psychiatrists and the compound was briefly used as the treatment du jour in conjunction with psychoanalysis. But acid swiftly found its way into among artists, writers (such as Brave New World's Aldous Huxley), actors (including established movie stars like Cary Grant), and rebellious teens in the 1950s and 1960s. (Scientific American)
Pulmo BioTech Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer May 2, 2008
PulmoScience Inc. was established in 2006, and is currently developing a non-invasive Molecular Imaging technique for the diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Hypertension and Lung Inflammatory diseases under the trade name PulmoBind The company was conceived within the Montreal Heart Institute "MHI" (a world renowned hospital and educational facility). Jointly owned by MHI subsidiary Innovacor as the technical and operational partner, Dr Jocelyn Dupuis (the scientific director and... (Canada Newswire)
US rejects Merck cholesterol drug May 2, 2008
The drug, known as MK-0524A, was also denied the right to use the trade name "Cordaptive." Merck said it would "pursue the alternative trade name 'Tredaptive'" in the United States. "We plan to meet with the FDA and to submit additional information to enable the agency to further evaluate the benefit/risk profile of MK-0524A," said Peter Kim, president of Merck Research Laboratories. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Immune Drug Helps Scalp Psoriasis May 2, 2008
Alefacept is also known by the trade name Amevive. Krell and colleagues evaluated the safety and effectiveness of alefacept in treating scalp psoriasis in 30 adults, all of whom received weekly injections for 16 weeks and then no treatment for 12 weeks. (Newsmax)
Med BioGene and University Health Network Collaborate to Commercialize Critical Lung Cancer Prognostic Test Apr 23, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA and TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - April 23, 2008) - Med BioGene Inc. (TSX VENTURE: - ) and the University Health Network (UHN) today announced that they have entered into license and collaboration agreements providing MBI with exclusive, world-wide rights to develop and commercialize a critical prognostic test for early stage non-small-cell lung cancer developed by UHN. The test will be marketed under MBI's trade name LungExpress Dx(TM). ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Spring blooms Apr 19, 2008
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Companies Commission sets up mobile counters Apr 18, 2008
Those wishing to do so must bring along a copy of their MyKad and either RM40 for payment to register their businesses according to their names or RM70 according to a trade name. More News lect. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
One-Day Valacyclovir Effective for Genital Herpes Apr 18, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Recurrent outbreaks of herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2), or "genital herpes," can be effectively treated with a one-day course of valacyclovir (sold under the trade name Valtrex), according to results of a pilot study published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Dr. Stephen K. Tyring of the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and colleagues enrolled 115 patients with recurrent HSV2 infection. (MEDLINEplus)
Psychosis Drug May Treat Alcohol Addiction Apr 18, 2008
Aripiprazole, sold in the U.S. under the trade name Abilify, is an atypical antipsychotic that increases the sedative effects of alcohol, while decreasing its euphoric effects, the researchers explain. The activity of aripiprazole on dopamine receptors in the brain - areas thought to have a role in mood and addiction -- suggest the drug would reduce the reinforcing effects of alcohol and thus modulate drinking behavior. (Newsmax)
