Unigene JV launches calcitonin in China
A joint venture between US-based Unigene Laboratories and China's Shijiazhuang Pharmaceutical Group will begin selling injectable calcitonin in China for the treatment of osteoporosis as of 1 April.
Archives for March 28, 2002
AHPA produces kava warning label
The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) has been quick to react to the announcement earlier this week by the FDA that consumers should be wary of using the herbal supplement kava kava because of possible liver damage. The association has...
Algry planning US launch for choline
Algry Quimica, the Spanish company which claims to be the leading European manufacturer of choline ingredients for nutraceuticals and infant formulas, has said it is on the verge of launching its USP choline bitartrate and USP choline chloride...
Australian scientist warns of ginseng cancer risk
The popular herbal treatment ginseng could be linked to the growth of breast cancer, according to an article by an Australian doctor this week.
Sodium deficiency linked to neurological development
A lack of sodium in the first two weeks of life can have a major effect on the development of the brains of premature infants. These are the findings of a recent study by doctors at Guy's Hospital in London published in the March edition of the...
FiberChoice: a new way to lift fibre intake
Americans consume around 14-15 grams of dietary fibre per day, far short of the recommended 25 grams. This has led to a range of fibre supplements, the newest of which is FiberChoice from CNS.
Lescarden awarded osteoarthritis patent
Biotechnology company Lescarden has been awarded US patent #6,117,851 for its product Poly-NAG7 as a treatment for osteoarthritis.
Scottish organic farmers get financial aid
The Scottish Organic Producers Association (SOPA) yesterday announced that the country's organic farmers would benefit from a grant of £100,000 over two years from Scottish Enterprise. The money will be used for a number of projects, including the...