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May 23, 2003

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Favorable effects on bone disease reported for lanthanum carbonate in hemodialysis

Lysostaphin cream as an alternative treatment for S. aureus infection

Etanercept does not increase the rate of malignancies in rheumatoid arthritis

PI3-kinase modulators with antiproliferative activity reported by Iconix

New antiinflammatory glucocorticoids in early development at GSK

Preparation and use of new GSK-3 inhibitors claimed by Servier

U. of Connecticut researchers identify novel cannabinoid agonists for pain and other uses

Pfizer claims new 5-HT4 receptor agonists with utility in gastrointestinal disorders

Scientists at Ortho-McNeil prepare dual inhibitors of cathepsin G and chymase

Novel antibacterial oxazolidinones prepared and tested by AstraZeneca researchers

New tissue-selective androgen receptor modulators discovered at Merck

Paladin licenses Visicol from InKine

MediGene completes enrollment in European part of phase III Polyphenon E trial

CytRx obtains license for DNA-based HIV vaccine

Data safety monitoring board clears phase III Thymitaq trial to continue

FDA approves Gleevec for Ph+ CML

Vertex reviews internal and partnered progress

Triapine in new phase II trial with gemcitabine for NSCLC

GW and Bayer enter marketing agreement for Sativex

GSK and Medivir sign licensing agreement for MIV-210

New immunosuppressive compound under development at Isotechnika

Extended-release alprazolam set for June launch

Phase II trial planned for GTI-2501 in metastatic prostate cancer

WX-UK1 cleared for phase I trials in the U.S.

CollaGenex signs agreement with EpiTan to develop topical formulation of Melanotan

Roche and Maxygen form interferon development alliance

First European country approves Fuzeon

Selectin inhibitor shows potential in the management of uveitis

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