Science & Medicine
The FDA has authorized use of an unapproved Ebola virus test under a special emergency-use provision, although efforts to develop a vaccine for the deadly illness are unlikely to bear fruit until 2015, officials say.
Aug. 6, 2014
Booster Shots
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Oct. 24, 2009
Sept. 3, 2009
A cure for the common cold and influenza may not be imminent, but biotech and pharmaceutical companies are exploring new treatments.
Dec. 7, 1998
Business
Merger Suit Filed: Shareholders of Viratek Inc. and SPI Pharmaceuticals Inc. have filed two lawsuits in Delaware, where the companies are incorporated, seeking to block the companies’ proposed merger with ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc., which would create a $500-million company.
Aug. 5, 1994
Medicscript Inc., a pharmaceutical repackaging company based in Brea, has been acquired Summit Health Ltd., a Los Angeles-based health care company.
March 8, 1987
Orange County Inspirational Women Forum and Leadership Awards
Dianne Whitfield, chief human resources officer at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, brings over 20 years of HR experience to her role.
Sept. 17, 2023
Illinois drug maker AbbVie Inc. said Friday it would buy European rival Shire for $55 billion and reincorporate in Britain, allowing the company to slash its tax rate in the latest move by an American firm to shelter its foreign earnings.
July 18, 2014
The American and Toronto stock exchanges began two-way, international electronic trading in equity securities . . .
Sept. 25, 1985
International Pharmaceuticals Products Inc. said it will establish its newly created Delaware subsidiary--American Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Feb. 15, 1987