New data presented at EuroPCR from an international, post-approval, single-arm study show that Abbott's market-leading XIENCE V(R) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System demonstrated low rates of repeat procedure (target lesion revascularization), stent thrombosis and major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in a complex patient population.

Pfizer Inc has entered into licensing agreements with two pharmaceutical companies based in India, strengthening its position in emerging markets and significantly expanding its portfolio of medicines in its Established Products Business Unit.

Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) has announced the launch of sanofi-aventis TV, a new webTV aimed at providing information about the company's wide range of patient-focused businesses, social responsibilities, and employee activities. The site will also provide perspectives on the company's mission and strategic directions.

Bayer received approval in Japan for Nexavar® (sorafenib) tablets for the treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW). Nexavar, an oral anti-cancer drug, jointly developed by Bayer HealthCare AG and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is the only drug therapy shown to significantly improve overall survival in patients with the disease.

Two of the most recognized names in diabetes management - Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT) - announced a strategic marketing collaboration to bolster each company's commitment to help people with diabetes manage their blood sugar using insulin therapy.

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has announced the company's schedule of major events and news announcements during EuroPCR 2009 in Barcelona, May 19 - 22. These include the presentation of new data from the SPIRIT V post-approval, single-arm study of the company's market-leading XIENCE V(R) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System, as well as new details of Abbott's next-generation drug eluting stent in development, the XIENCE PRIME(TM) Everolimus Eluting Coronary Stent System.

GSK is committed to supporting governments and health authorities around the world to respond to the emergence of the new A (H1N1) influenza strain. Since the outbreak, the company has been in continuous discussions with governments and public health authorities, including the WHO, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US Department of Health and Human Services and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control to help develop appropriate options to respond to the emergence of the new A (H1N1) influenza strain.