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Botox takes body blows; New vaccine guards against pandemic;

By anne
Created May 1 2009 - 12:54pm

> Blockbuster drug Botox took a couple of body blows this week. Not only did the FDA approve a competitive drug, the agency issued a black-box warning on the drug. FiercePharma [1]

> Researchers are testing a new vaccine, drawing on a mix of proteins from A and B influenza strains that may be able to provide protection against a wide variety of seasonal flu strains and guard against pandemics. FierceVaccines [2]

> Milwaukee's Aurora Health Care is investing in an unusual repository, one not just to collect clinical data for treatment, but also to support personalized medicine research efforts. FierceHealthIT [3]

> Sen. Arlen Spector is fighting to get $40 billion for drug development, including a new agency tasked with funding undercapitalized biotechs and supporting biomedical research. FierceBioResearcher [4]

And Finally... Crime respects no man, even the Attorney General. Article [5]


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