Nycomed is keeping the pace in third quarter 2010
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Nycomed's strategy of focusing on emerging markets and specialty products is paying off. The third quarter results shows that the sales of Key Products and in emerging markets are continuing to help offset the impact from the loss of exclusivity of pantoprazole.
Alpine Mountaineer and Alzheimer's Advocate to Climb Highest Peak on Each Continent
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Alpine mountaineer and Alzheimer's disease advocate Alan Arnette will embark later this month to climb the 7 Summits, the highest peak on each continent. This ambitious year-long climbing campaign - The 7 Summits Climb for Alzheimer's: Memories are Everything - aims to raise awareness of the growing Alzheimer's prevalence in our aging population and the enormous financial and personal burden it places on people with the disease, their caregivers and society.
Roche reports promising Phase II results with new targeted approach in advanced melanoma
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Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced results from a Phase II clinical study of RG7204 (PLX4032), an investigational first-in-class molecule designed to selectively inhibit a cancer-causing, mutated form of the BRAF protein found in approximately half of metastatic melanoma tumors.
Genzyme Responds to Sanofi-Aventis Letter
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Genzyme Corp. (NASDAQ: GENZ) has responded to a letter sent earlier by Sanofi-Aventis relating to its unsolicited tender offer. Genzyme's response reiterates the unanimous view of its board of directors that the $69-per-share offer price is not an appropriate starting point for discussions because it dramatically undervalues the company.
Sanofi-aventis Sends Letter to Genzyme Seeking Clarification on Potential Board Actions
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Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) has sent a letter to Genzyme Corporation (NASDAQ: GENZ) requesting that Genzyme clarify its position on a number of potential Board actions raised in Genzyme's Schedule 14D-9.
Abbott Remains on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the Sixth Consecutive Year
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Abbott (NYSE: ABT) was once again included on both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index, following the reassessment of 2010 scores announced by Dow Jones Indexes and SAM. This is the sixth consecutive year that Abbott has been named to both Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI).
Bayer raises its brand profile
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The Bayer Group plans to greatly strengthen the "Bayer" umbrella brand and steadily reduce the number of its other corporate brands.
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