ADHD Drug Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (LDX) Shows Promise For Children And Adolescents

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Shire plc presented positive top-level results of their first European phase III study of lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX), designed for children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). LDX is administered once daily and is the first chemically formulated long-acting, prodrug of dexamfetamine for treating ...

Unvaccinated People Affected By Largest Measles Outbreak In Years, USA

Friday, October 21st, 2011

2011 has seen a considerable increase in reported measles cases in Canada and the USA - the vast majority of people who became ill were not vaccinated, informs James M. Hughes, MD, President of the Infectious Disease Society of America. Measles had been declared 'eliminated' in the USA thanks ...

Focus On Energy

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Solar panels outshine mirrors; new coal miners are scarce; natural gas woes in the Middle East; Q&A with Canada’s Prime Minister; and solar-powered products Find more info about Focus On Energy photos videos pictures. read more

Sinopec to Acquire Daylight Energy for C$2.2 Billion

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

China Petrochemical Corp. has agreed to buy Canada’s Daylight Energy Ltd., an oil and natural gas production company, for about C$2.2 billion ($2.11 billion) in cash. Find more info about Sinopec to Acquire Daylight Energy for C$2.2 Billion photos videos pictures. read more

Canada Dollar Gains for First Week in 3 on Risk-Appetite Revival

Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Canada’s dollar strengthened for the first week in three as risk appetite outweighed concern that Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis is worsening, sending crude oil, the nation’s biggest export, and stocks higher. Find more info about Canada Dollar Gains for First Week in 3 on Risk-Appetite Revival photos videos pictures. read more