Archives for March 4, 2004

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A drug for road accidents?

A once-daily version of a drug for attention deficit problems in children - originally designed to avoid the stigma of having to take medication during school hours - could also save lives on the road, according to new research.

Absorption studies by remote control

A swallowable remote controlled capsule that can test the absorption of a drug from different parts of the gastrointestinal tract could help companies extend the patented lifespan of their products, according to a new report.

Scientists film cells communicating

Researchers at Max Planck Institute in Germany have used a nano-sized imaging tool to capture the first-ever movies of cells transmitting the messages that control genes. The breakthrough is expected to help pharmaceutical companies speed and enhance...

Inhaled insulin closer to market?

A new inhaled formulation of insulin that could do away with the need for diabetics to inject themselves before meals has been filed for approval in Europe by Aventis and Pfizer and the dossier accepted by the European Medicines Evaluation Agency.