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- … Emerging Role of Postmarketing Clinical Research: Regulatory…
- Somnus Therapeutics Inc. Announces CE and Formation of Executive…
- Daily Glass f Wine Could Improve Liver Health

… Emerging Role of Postmarketing Clinical Research: Regulatory…
Pharmaceutical Business Review – May 22, 2008
Regulatory bodies have responded swiftly; the FDA now requires mandatory surveillance data submission for drugs under increased scrutiny and the EMEA is close to implementing similar strategies as part of drug policy harmonization initiatives for phase IV trials. Postmarketing clinical research has also become a key feature of product lifecycle management. ‘Emerging Role of Postmarketing Clinical Research’ is a new report published by Business Insights that uses detailed case studies and market scenarios to examine the latest issues surrounding phase IV trial applications.

Somnus Therapeutics Inc. Announces CE and Formation of Executive…
Earthtimes – May 22, 2008
Prior positions include vice president of global business development and other roles at Aventis Pharmaceuticals and outcomes research at Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Prior positions include senior regulatory affairs and clinical research positions at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals GlaxoSmithKline SmithKline Beecham and Beecham Laboratories. Linda Hogan MS MBA Chief Business fficer and Director has more than 20 years experience in pharmaceutical management and consulting. In addition to CB of Somnus she is an executive in residence at Care Capital. Previously she was vice president business development Clearview Projects Inc. Prior positions include vice president and US group head for global business development at Aventis.

Daily Glass f Wine Could Improve Liver Health
Science Daily – Science Daily (press release) – May 22, 2008
NHANES is a large epidemiological survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The alcohol history was obtained by a trained interviewer in a private room to ensure confidentiality. The study was funded in part with grants from the National Institutes of Health National Research Service Award (NIH NRSA) and from the National Center for Research Resources of the National Institutes of Health for the General Clinical Research Center at UC San Diego. The research team included Schwimmer Winston Dunn M. division of gastroenterology Department of Medicine UC San Diego and Ronghui Xu Ph.