| Car Trips Lead to Couple Clashes Spats over directions, arguments over who gets to drive -- even the speed of the windshield wiper -- can push some relationships to the brink. Here's how some cope, from finger puppets to the OnStar operator. online.wsj.com |
An MS Drug's Journey to the Lab For centuries Chinese medicine has seen restorative properties in an Asian fungus. Now a drug drawing on that age-old lore is poised to become an important new treatment for multiple sclerosis. online.wsj.com |
Biotech's Slow Week Gets Stirred by a Few Smaller Deals The Burrill Report submits: By Marie DaghlianThe acquisition of two small companies highlighted a quiet deal making week in the life sciences. Endo Pharmaceuticals (ENDP) agreed to acquire its partner Penwest Pharmaceuticals (PPCO) in a deal that looks promising for both companies. For Endo, the transaction provides access to Penwest’s royalty interest in pain drug Opana ER, a Penwest’s experimental pipeline, and its new delivery technology. Complete Story » seekingalpha.com |
ERT Announces Upcoming Retirement of Michael McKelvey as Chief Executive Officer [PR Newswire] - eResearchTechnology, Inc. , , a global provider of technology and services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, today announced that Michael McKelvey will be retiring from his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of ERT. Â The Company's Board of Directors has begun a search for a successor. Â Dr. us.rd.yahoo.com |
When Achy Legs Are a Warning Between eight and 12 million Americans have peripheral artery disease, a potentially fatal blockage of large arteries in the legs. But awareness is low among doctors and patients, complicating treatment. online.wsj.com |