Articles By Liisa Vexler

  1. Biopharm Systems Acquired By Perficient 4/10/2014

    In an effort to bolster its capabilities in the life sciences sector, information technology consulting company Perficient purchased BioPharm Systems, an information technology consulting company specializing in the life sciences area.

  2. Bristol-Myers Squibb Applies To The FDA For New Hepatitis C Drugs 4/7/2014

    A Bristol-Myers Squibb announcement indicates that the company has put in two new drug applications (NDAs) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for two new products it is testing to be used in combination to treat hepatitis C (HCV).

  3. Consumers Claim SkinMedica Misbranding Drugs As “Cosmeceuticals” 3/21/2014

    SkinMedica and its parent company Allergan Inc. are the defendants in a proposed class action lawsuit filed by consumers claiming that the company has misbranded and mismarketed its line of Tissue Nutrient Solution (TNS) products as cosmeceuticals rather drug products.

  4. Growing Up Milk For Toddlers Launched With Added Vitamins 3/17/2014

    Producers of milk formulation products for infants, Cow & Gate, have developed and launched a new type of its ‘Growing Up Milk’ for toddlers.  It is claimed that the new formulation is able to supply a child with in excess of 100% of daily intake of vitamin D.  

  5. For 25 Years, Another's Heart Beats In His Chest 3/17/2014

    Thomas Cook had a heart transplant 25 years ago and surgeons at the time were amazed when his body accepted the new organ, a concept which continues to delight surgeons today.

  6. A Wearable Arm Patch: An Alternative To Kidney Dialysis 3/17/2014
  7. Study Reveals Chronic Pain Could Be Reduced By Hormones 3/12/2014

    It may be possible to reduce chronic pain by taking hormones, a recent study has revealed.

  8. Measures Vital Signs With A Newly Developed Smartphone Case 3/12/2014

    Smartphones are used by in excess of 91.4 million Americans. The popularity of the devices is attributed to their multi-functionality and it is now possible to monitor health via the devices.

  9. Blood Test May Prove Dementia Risk In Later Years 3/12/2014

    A blood test to assess the risk of dementia in later life has been developed which is considered 90 percent accurate and looks at the probability of a senior person getting dementia in the future.

  10. Antibiotics May Be Linked To Serious Diarrhea Infection In Children 3/12/2014

    The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have presented findings that link the use of antibiotics with severe instances of diarrhea in children.