CHANHASSEN, Minn., Feb 19, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) –
— Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:
) today reported its operating results
for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008.
Fourth quarter 2008 revenue grew 13.4% to $194.0 million from $171.1
million during the same period last year. Revenue for the year totaled
$769.6 million, up 17.4% from $655.8 million in 2007.
Net income during the quarter was $13.0 Read the rest of this entry »
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Novacea Inc. (NOVC:
) reported that it has received notice from the United States Food and Drug Administration that the agency has released the clinical hold on the Asentar Investigational New Drug application.
The FDA’s response was based on the completion of their review of information submitted by Novacea to address issues relating to the clinical hold raised by the regulatory agency in November Read the rest of this entry »
As they say, that didn’t take long. Five days to be exact.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this morning says it’s going to run radio ads and a grassroots campaign in 28 House districts against Republicans who opposed the stimulus package passed Wednesday.
The ads start tomorrow and will be up for a week.
The DCCC says its “Putting Families First” campaign focuses on the Republicans’ “out of step priorities by putting bank bail Read the rest of this entry »
ZURICH, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Shares in Basilea rose more than 20 percent on Thursday, bouncing back from lows hit the previous day when U.S. regulators delayed a decision on approval of an antibiotic for the treatment of superbug MRSA.
The Food and Drug Administration said in a so-called complete response letter on Wednesday that it could not review the clinical data submitted on ceftobiprole’s approval until issues of data integrity had been resolved. Read the rest of this entry »
Aethlon Medical is the developer of the Hemopurifier(R), a first-in-class
medical device designed to treat infectious disease. The Hemopurifier(R)
provides real-time therapeutic filtration of infectious viruses and
immunosuppressive particles, and is positioned to address the treatment
of drug and vaccine resistant viruses. Additionally, the device holds
promise in cancer care, as research studies have verified Read the rest of this entry »
Beware! That ‘new’ weight loss diet may just be the same old failed low-fat, low-calorie one
It’s that time of year when we see hyperbolized reports about a “new weight loss, exercise program” that is sure to help people lose weight for New Year’s resolutions. This is your can’t-miss diet, so jump on the bandwagon!
“Tired of losing and re-gaining the same excess pounds? Keep your New Year’s resolution and stop yo-yoing Read the rest of this entry »
C.A.R.E.S. Suicide Prevention will host the Second Annual Suicide Prevention Walk
On Saturday (rain or shine). Registration starts at 10 a.m.,. The walk starts at noon. The walk will be held at Tarpon Point Marina, 5902 Silver King Blvd.
The registration few of $10. per walker includes a t-shirt, water and lunch
Walk and remember loved ones lost to suicide. Bring friends. The walk is an opportunity to bring the issues of suicide prevention Read the rest of this entry »
Stern and Sal Rosselli, who until last week was president of UHW, have been in an ugly public dispute over organizing and negotiation tactics that has been unfolding over months.
Stern has said he wants to consolidate local unions into larger, stronger groups that have more sway with employers and politicians. But Rosselli accused Stern of a power grab, saying he sought to replace locally-elected union officials with loyal appointees.
Rosselli, Read the rest of this entry »
Prism Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA Approval of NEXTERONE(R) for
Life-Threatening Ventricular Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia
-Novel Formulation Addresses Limitations of Amiodarone IV-
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Prism Pharmaceuticals
announced today that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved
the new drug application (NDA) for NEXTERONE(R) (amiodarone HCl) Injection, a
novel, patent-protected, cosolvent free Read the rest of this entry »
Founded in 1994, Passport Health is the largest doctor-recommended
provider of vaccines in the nation. We currently operate 166 locations
nationwide in 35 states. Passport Health’s
services include adult and adolescent immunizations for international
travel, back-to-school, immigration and naturalization, military
readiness, disaster relief, medical tourism, and bioterrorism response.
We specialize in Read the rest of this entry »