Research and Markets is now offering a new 904-page edition of Aerosol Measurement: Principles, Techniques, and Applications edited by Pramod Kulkarni, Paul Baron, and Klaus Willeke, and published by John Wiley and Sons. This is the 3rd edition of the book, which includes chapters on basic principles, techniques, and applications. The latter section includes a chapter … [Read more...] about New aerosol measurement book available
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American Academy of Family Physicians calls for affordable inhalers
The Congress of Delegates of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has approved a resolution calling for the organization "to work with public and private payers to ensure the lowest copays for at least one inhaled steroid and one short-acting, beta adrenergic inhaler in their drug formularies with any copays at the lowest tier level, and one … [Read more...] about American Academy of Family Physicians calls for affordable inhalers
Southwest Research Institute gets $4.4 million for development of intranasal cyanide antidote
The US Department of Health and Human Services Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has awarded a $4.4 million contract to Texas-based Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), an independent applied research and development organization, for development of an intranasal cyanide antidote. The only treatments for cyanide poisoning currently … [Read more...] about Southwest Research Institute gets $4.4 million for development of intranasal cyanide antidote
Sun Pharma says it will file IND for Starhaler in 2012
During its presentation at the 2011 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on September 14, Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) provided a detailed report on the development of its Starhaler dry powder inhaler and announced that it plans to file an investigational new drug (IND) application in the US in 2012. The company, which co-developed the device … [Read more...] about Sun Pharma says it will file IND for Starhaler in 2012
Malvern launches new particle sizing system
Malvern Instruments is introducing the new Mastersizer 3000 laser diffraction particle size analyzer, a small-footprint instrument with a range from 0.01 to 3500 microns. The system offers both wet and dry dispersion, including a selection of wet dispersion accessories and the new Aero S dry powder dispersion unit. Managing Director Paul Walker commented: “We are … [Read more...] about Malvern launches new particle sizing system
Intranasal insulin shows promise for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
According to an article published on September 12, 2011 in the Archives of Neurology, a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial has demonstrated that intranasal insulin can improve memory and the ability to perform daily functions in adults with agnestic mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease. The study is called "Study of Nasal Insulin to Fight … [Read more...] about Intranasal insulin shows promise for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
David Harris joins Team Consulting
Team Consulting has hired David Harris, inventor of the Conix dry powder inhaler, which was licensed to 3M Drug Delivery Systems in 2008 by his then employer, Cambridge Consultants. In 2009, Harris joined Sagentia, where he was Principal Consultant. He will hold the same title at Team. "It’s fantastic to be here. I’ve known Team and some of the people who work here … [Read more...] about David Harris joins Team Consulting
Hearing in Proveris/Innova case delayed by Innova bankruptcy
Just prior to a scheduled hearing to determine sanctions in the Proveris Scientic vs. InnovaSystems case that was scheduled for September 6, 2011, InnovaSystems filed for bankruptcy, indefinitely delaying the hearing. The petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed on September 2 in New Jersey lists two law firms that represented Innova in the patent infringement case as … [Read more...] about Hearing in Proveris/Innova case delayed by Innova bankruptcy
Melbourn Scientific to introduce new service at AAPS
In addition to presenting several posters related to OINDP analysis, Melbourn Scientific will also be introducing a new Qualified Person (QP) services at the upcoming American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) annual meeting. The 2011 meeting will be the first AAPS annual meeting attended by Melbourn, marking the UK company's increased presence in the US … [Read more...] about Melbourn Scientific to introduce new service at AAPS
Hi-Tech Pharmacal’s fluticasone nasal spray sales more than double
First quarter sales of Hi-Tech Pharmacal's fluticasone proprionate nasal spray rose from $11,700,000 in 2010 to $26,200,000 this year, the company has announced, continuing a rapid increase in sales since the product was introduced. First quarter earnings rose 59% overall, which is mostly attributable to the increase in nasal spray sales. The fluticasone … [Read more...] about Hi-Tech Pharmacal’s fluticasone nasal spray sales more than double