Drug Lucentis wins approval to reverse vision loss in AMD
Washington reports the FDA approved Lucentis the first drug to significantly restore vision for wet age related macular degeneration, a leading elderly blindness cause. Genentech notes monthly injections, higher cost than Avastin, but stronger data. trials show substantial vision maintenance after one year with common side effects listed. Cait said shipping begins Friday with price undisclosed.
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Genentech, Inc
San Francisco, Calif
Food and Drug Administration
Genentech
Lucentis
Avastin
George Williams
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Philip Rosenfeld
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Miami
FDA
Hal Barron
Enentech
National Eye Institute
National Institutes of Health
Maryann Redford
Barron
Rosenfeld
Wiley Chambers
Novartis AG/QLT Inc
OSI Pharmaceuticals Inc
Pfizer Inc
Chambers
Cait
Bush administration weighs proposals for nuclear warheads
In Livermore, scientists discuss aging warheads and a new Reliable Replacement Warhead. The White House orders a competition between Livermore and Los Alamos, with a winner to be chosen by November. The designs aim for the same power but greater durability and security, pledging conservative, test-free paths under a 1992 moratorium.
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Calif
Bush Administration
Linton Brooks
National Nuclear Security Administration
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
San Francisco
Los Alamos National Laboratory
New Mexico
White House
David Schwoegler
Lawrence Livermore
United States
Ruling weakens foundation for Bush's domestic spying program
A Supreme Court decision striking down military commissions weakens the legal basis for the NSA warrantless surveillance program. Critics say the Authorization for Use of Military Force cannot justify post 9 11 executive actions. Justice Department officials caution on broader implications while civil liberties groups flag renewed litigation potential.
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Supreme Court
Bush Administration
Bush
National Security Agency
NSA
George Washington University Law
Jonathan Turley
Justice Department
White House
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High Court
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Anthony Romero
The
American Civil Liberties Union
Romero
Anthony Kennedy
ACLU
Moccia Named SIU Athletic Director A Strong Hire
Moccia’s appointment as SIU athletic director follows a rigorous search led by Wendler. Supporters from Missouri and MVC figures cite his integrity and inter personal skills as key strengths. Moccia previously served at Missouri and Southwest Texas State, with early career as a baseball standout at New Mexico State.
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Missouri
Moccia
Southern
Cindy Stein
Mike Alden
Columbia
Alden
Wendler
SIU
Glenn Poshard
Doug Elgin
MVC
Elgin
Toccia
New Mexico State
NMSU
Detroit Tigers
University of New Mexico
Southwest Texas State
Texas State
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