Monthly Archives: November 2006

The Vote

Posted on November 7, 2006 by Mark Senak

It is either "Turn the Bums Out" or "Stay the Course" – we should know by the end of the day.  Those obnoxious commercials are at an end.  Now we will just have endless pundits.  Will Sherrod Brown join Senator … Continue reading →

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Adolor Corp. Gets Approvable Letter

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Mark Senak

Today Adolor Corp. announced receipt of an approvable letter from the FDA requesting 12-month safety data that includes an analysis of any cardiovascular related adverse events.  The application was for Entereg, indicated for the management of postoperative ileus. 

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The Cost of Doing Nothing

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Mark Senak

The Ryan White CARE Act is the backbone of not only care, but of access to life-saving medications that have made such a dramatic change in the AIDS epidemic by changing mortality rates.  The access to these medications is through … Continue reading →

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Weekly Roundup – 11/4/06

Posted on November 3, 2006 by Mark Senak

I have lived in both Los Angeles and Washington.  It is said the two cities are very similar in character in many ways.  They are both one industry towns, for example.  There is a wonderful saying that "Washington is Hollywood … Continue reading →

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Defining Functional Foods

Posted on November 2, 2006 by Mark Senak

I have always been amused by the term "functional foods" – I mean, isn’t all food functional?  I suppose if you can pour it into your vodka to help you stay awake so that you can party all night, it … Continue reading →

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