Qnexa, an once-daily formulation to aid weight loss, is under regulatory review in US, Vivus, Inc annonced in a press release.

AppyScore will the first-ever blood test to diagnose appendicitis, if approved

Prevnar vaccine was implicated in the death of an infant in a clinical trial in India

India now ranks the world's second largest exporter of medicinal plants after China as the trade in herbals registered around 20% growth in last finacial year, according to reports.

Sanofi Pastuer recalled 800,000 pre-filled syringes of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine for kids from US market on potency problems

NB-001, a novel topical over-the-counter (OTC) treatment for cold sores (herpes labialis), may soon hit the markets in US and Canada.

Retigabine, a new treatment for adult epilepsy patients with partial-onset seizures, has been accepted for review by US FDA.

Victoza could be a potential block-buster to treat diabetes and obesity if approved, believes Novo

STA-9090, an experimental treatment against advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) has been shown encouraging results, according to Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Ceftobiprole, a new antibiotic from Basilea Pharmaceutica to treat the tougher bugs like MSRA-resistant bacteria, has been rejected by USFDA.