News Topic - Merck
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Durham to consider millions in incentives for Merck
The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider giving drug company Merck $2 million in economic incentives to expand its Durham facility, adding 150 to 180 jobs.
The News & Observer – 16 hours, 39 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Carolina: Raleigh-Durham
The Durham County Board of Commissioners on Monday will consider giving drug company Merck $2 million in economic incentives to expand its Durham facility, adding 150 to 180 jobs.
The News & Observer – 16 hours, 39 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Local: North Carolina: Raleigh-Durham
Vytorin makers say cancer results likely an anomaly
Reuters - Cancer findings in a new study of cholesterol drug Vytorin are "likely to be an anomaly" unrelated to the drug, makers Merck & Co and Schering-Plough Corp said in a letter to doctors.
Yahoo! – 16 hours, 45 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Health: Cancer
Reuters - Cancer findings in a new study of cholesterol drug Vytorin are "likely to be an anomaly" unrelated to the drug, makers Merck & Co and Schering-Plough Corp said in a letter to doctors.
Yahoo! – 16 hours, 45 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Health: Cancer
Merck Serono Receives European Approval For Broader Usage Of Erbitux In Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Including 1st-Line Treatment
Merck KGaA announced today that it has been granted approval by the European Commission for Erbitux® (cetuximab), to update its license for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, KRAS wild-type mCRC (metastatic colorectal cancer) in combination with chemotherapy, and as a single agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based therapy and who are intolerant to irinotecan.
Medical News Today – 21 hours, 38 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Health: Cancer
Merck KGaA announced today that it has been granted approval by the European Commission for Erbitux® (cetuximab), to update its license for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing, KRAS wild-type mCRC (metastatic colorectal cancer) in combination with chemotherapy, and as a single agent in patients who have failed oxaliplatin- and irinotecan-based therapy and who are intolerant to irinotecan.
Medical News Today – 21 hours, 38 minutes ago ¦ comment?
found in Health: Cancer
FDA, CDC back Gardasil shot as safe
Merck & Co’s Gardasil vaccine remains safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said after reviewing thousands of reports.
MSNBC.com – 21 hours, 52 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Merck & Co’s Gardasil vaccine remains safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said after reviewing thousands of reports.
MSNBC.com – 21 hours, 52 minutes ago ¦ comment?
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Merck profit falls because of currencies
The company said liquid crystals units of televisions, which brings in 12.5 percent of sales, was less profitable because of "currency headwinds."
International Herald Tribune – Jul 23, 2008 10:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business
The company said liquid crystals units of televisions, which brings in 12.5 percent of sales, was less profitable because of "currency headwinds."
International Herald Tribune – Jul 23, 2008 10:57 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business
'Janumet'TM (Sitagliptin/Metformin) Approved In The European Union For Treatment Of Type 2 Diabetes
Merck & Co., Inc.'s new combination product for type 2 diabetes, has been granted a marketing authorisation from the European Commission (EC). 'Janumet' (sitagliptin/metformin) helps patients lower blood sugar levels to help reach their treatment goal through the efficacy of sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, and metformin, a mainstay of diabetes therapy.
Medical News Today – Jul 23, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Health: Diabetes
Merck & Co., Inc.'s new combination product for type 2 diabetes, has been granted a marketing authorisation from the European Commission (EC). 'Janumet' (sitagliptin/metformin) helps patients lower blood sugar levels to help reach their treatment goal through the efficacy of sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor, and metformin, a mainstay of diabetes therapy.
Medical News Today – Jul 23, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Health: Diabetes
Drug company Merck posts second quarter growth despite strong euroAFP - The German pharmaceutical and chemical group Merck posted Wednesday strong second quarter results despite negative foreign exchange effects, it said in a statement.
Yahoo! – Jul 23, 2008 06:53 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Germany's Merck Posts Surge in Net
Merck KGaA said that second-quarter net profit soared from a year earlier, as the German pharmaceutical and chemicals company reported growth across all divisions.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 23, 2008 06:27 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Merck KGaA said that second-quarter net profit soared from a year earlier, as the German pharmaceutical and chemicals company reported growth across all divisions.
Wall Street Journal – Jul 23, 2008 06:27 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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FDA, CDC back Merck's Gardasil shot as safe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine remains safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said on Tuesday after reviewing thousands of reports of health problems.
Reuters – Jul 23, 2008 03:25 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine remains safe and effective for protecting women and girls from a virus that causes cervical cancer, U.S. officials said on Tuesday after reviewing thousands of reports of health problems.
Reuters – Jul 23, 2008 03:25 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Gardasil Deemed Safe, Effective
A review of health problems reported after women and girls received Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine shows it remains safe and effective for protecting against a virus that causes cervical cancer...
KFDA - NewsChannel 10 – Jul 23, 2008 12:31 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Amarillo
A review of health problems reported after women and girls received Merck & Co's Gardasil vaccine shows it remains safe and effective for protecting against a virus that causes cervical cancer...
KFDA - NewsChannel 10 – Jul 23, 2008 12:31 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Texas: Amarillo