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Updated FDA, Clinical Trial Calendars: CRME, MRK, LLY, PRX Graphic_rating_buy MRK
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Below is a summary of updates to the BioMedReports.com database of 242 entries included in the FDA and Clinical Trial Calendars .
 
 
<> The FDA Calendar includes companies with pending new drug, biological agent, or medical device new product decisions at the FDA sorted by their PDUFA deadline dates. The entries are updated on a daily basis as new information becomes available with a total of 115 entries through 4/9/09. The FDA Calendar includes the following information: company name, ticker, decision ...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  04/10/09 Comment


FDA, Clinical Trial Calendar Updates: Weight Loss, Diabetes, and More Graphic_rating_buy MRK
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Below is a summary of updates to the BioMedReports.com database of 246 entries included in the FDA and Clinical Trial Calendars .
 
 
<> The FDA Calendar includes companies with pending new drug, biological agent, or medical device new product decisions at the FDA sorted by their PDUFA deadline dates. The entries are updated on a daily basis as new information becomes available with a total of 110 entries through 4/1/09. The FDA Calendar includes the following information: company name, ticker, decision d...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  04/01/09 Comment


Upcoming FDA Advisory Panel Meetings Graphic_rating_sell MRK
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A trio of diabetes drug candidates are affected by a tougher stance at the FDA for this class of drugs, which is focused on cardiovascular risks such as heart attack and stroke. Two of the drugs will be reviewed at early April FDA advisory panel meeting while a third will likely require additional clinical trials.

http://www.biomedreports.com/fda-calendar.html

<> In December the FDA issued a new guidance document that recommended more stringent clinical trials for diabetes drugs to better assess heart attack and stroke risks. In a change that was effective immediately,...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  03/09/09 Comment


Healthcare Investing Trends in 2009 Graphic_rating_buy MRK
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Healthcare Investing Trends for 2009

<> Healthcare investing trends in 2009 and beyond will be affected by the new administration's plans for healthcare reform, which are summarized at the Change.gov website . A key feature of the plan is making health insurance coverage possible for all Americans using the existing network of insurers and providers. The plan relies on tax credits for small businesses and eligible individuals to help pay the cost of health insurance premiums. Also, large employers which do not offer health insurance benefits would be required to contribute ...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  12/18/08 Comment


Dissecting Defensive Dividend Stocks & ETFs Graphic_rating_buy MRK
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Dissecting Defensive Dividend Stocks & ETFs

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The accompanying table includes 47 U.S.-listed companies with market caps over $10B and dividend yields over 5%, excluding all companies from the following sectors or industry groups: finance, insurance, consumer cyclical products, retailers, and basic materials in favor of healthcare, consumer staples such as tobacco, telecom services, energy, and utilities. Also, the following dividend ETFs are included in the table as a comparison:

1.) iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend (DVY)
2.) WisdomTree Dividend Top 1...
By  Mike Havrilla   (+1.04%  risk: conservative)  11/19/08 Comment



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