AbbVie has announced the launch of a phase III trial of the investigational compound atrasentan to assess its impact on renal outcomes in patients with diabetic nephropathy. Read More
Actavis has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire fellow healthcare company Warner Chilcott in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at around $8.5 billion (5.64 billion pounds). Read More
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has backed a recent report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee calling for the introduction of dog control notices (DCNs) across the ... Read More
A new study conducted in Germany has established a link between the presence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Read More
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of a new small benchtop centrifuge, which aims to deliver high capacity and reliability in a compact design. Read More
Representatives from the Department of Health have addressed the global health community to call for unified action against the "catastrophic threat" posed by antimicrobial resistance. Read More
Bayer HealthCare has announced interim results from a long-term extension study of the drug riociguat that demonstrates the prolonged benefits it can offer to pulmonary arterial hypertension patients. Read More
AbbVie is expanding their collaborative research with Galapagos into a promising new drug to assess whether the compound can aid Crohn's disease sufferers. Read More
The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has announced the launch of National Smile Month, a public health initiative that is being supported by a number of leading brands. Read More
The government has announced plans to ensure that Department of Health civil servants possess direct experience of the NHS frontline in order to improve their decision-making. Read More
GE Healthcare has announced the launch of a novel magnetic resonance (MR) imaging technique that can more accurately image soft tissue and bone in patients with joint replacements and other implanted ... Read More
Cook Medical has presented data on a number of its new products at Digestive Disease Week, the world's largest gathering of gastroenterology researchers and physicians. Read More
Tech industry giant Microsoft has kicked off an agency pitch for its UK business communications brief, with a number of firms having been approached with requests for information for the work. Read More
