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Appendix B. Other Participants Investigator Peter R. Carroll, MD William Dahut, MD Nancy A. Dawson, MD Theo M. deReijke, MD William D. Figg, MD Daniel George, MD Eric A. Klein, MD Hans Lilja, MD, PhD William G. Nelson, MD, PhD Vicky Sinabaldi, RN Leon Sun, MD, PhD Bruce Trock, MD Robin T. Vollmer, MD Vivian Weinberg, PhD Michael Zelefsky, MD Institution David B. Agus, MD University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD Greenebaum Cancer Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD Uniformed Services University of the Health Science, Rockville, MD Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD VA Medical Center, Durham, NC University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY and sinequan.
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The Public Reference Section of the SEC, 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549, or on the Internet at : sec.gov. Copies of all or a portion of such materials can be obtained from the Public Reference Room of the SEC upon payment of prescribed fees. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information about the Public Reference Room. Financial and other information about Indevus is available on our website : indevus ; . We make available on our website, free of charge, copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13 a ; or the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after filing such material electronically or otherwise furnishing it to the SEC. Copies are available in print to any Indevus shareholder by completing an on-line request in the Investor section of our website or by request in writing to "Investor Relations, Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 33 Hayden Ave., Lexington, MA 02421." ITEM 1. Business Overview Indevus is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the acquisition, development and commercialization of products to treat urological, gynecological and men's health conditions. We currently market two products through our approximately 85 person specialty sales force and we have six products in development. Our marketed products include SANCTURA for overactive bladder "OAB" ; , which we co-promote with our partner Esprit Pharma, Inc. "Esprit" ; , and DELATESTRYL testosterone enanthate ; for the treatment of male hypogonadism. Our core urology, gynecology and men's health portfolio contains four compounds in development in addition to our marketed products SANCTURA and DELATESTRYL. Our most advanced compound is SANCTURA XR, the once-daily formulation of SANCTURA. In October 2006, we submitted a New Drug Application "NDA" ; to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration "FDA" ; seeking approval for SANCTURA XR. NEBIDO, for male hypogonadism, is currently in a fully-enrolled, Phase III pharmacokinetic study and we expect to submit an NDA for NEBIDO in mid-2007. PRO 2000, a topical microbicide for the prevention of infection by HIV and other sexually-transmitted diseases "STDs" ; , is in two ongoing Phase III trials. IP 751 is for pain and inflammatory disorders, including interstitial cystitis. In addition to our core urology, gynecology and men's health portfolio, we are preparing to begin a Phase III development program for pagoclone, a GABA gamma amino butyric acid ; receptor modulator which we are developing for the treatment of persistent developmental stuttering. Our product portfolio also contains aminocandin, an echinocandin for systemic fungal infections for which we recently licensed worldwide rights to Novexel S.A. "Novexel" ; . We also are receiving royalties under a patent we licensed to Eli Lilly & Company "Lilly" ; based on net sales of Warafem in the United States. Saraf3m is prescribed to treat certain conditions and symptoms associated with pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder. Indevus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a Delaware corporation. Our corporate headquarters is located at 33 Hayden Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421-7971, and our main telephone number is 781 ; 861-8444. Our Strategy Our goal is to become a leading biopharmaceutical company focused in urology, gynecology and men's health. The key elements of our strategy that we employ in our efforts to achieve our goal include: 1 ; Identifying and acquiring products, product candidates, or products that have differentiating features and defined specialty markets within our core focus area. Adding value to acquired development stage compounds through research, pre-clinical development, clinical testing and regulatory activities. Commercializing products independently with our specialty sales force or in collaboration with corporate partners in order to help ensure broader penetration of target markets. 3.
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Good morning, Mr. Chairman. I Donald Mattison, Chief of the Obstetric and Pediatric Pharmacology Research Branch at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD ; , National Institutes of Health NIH ; . We appreciate the opportunity to appear before you and the rest of the Committee to discuss NIH's research activities in relation to implementation of the pediatric drug testing program under the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act BPCA ; . The BPCA legislation was enacted in 2002 to address the growing recognition that the great majority of pharmaceutical drugs prescribed for children had never been tested for pediatric use. Health care professionals were forced to depend upon experience and their best judgment in prescribing medications for their pediatric patients. However, without a strong evidentiary base, it becomes difficult for practitioners who work with children of various ages who are at a range of developmental stages to estimate what the correct dose may be. Since children may metabolize or respond to a drug differently from an adult, that drug's effects may be variable too high a dose for a given child poses risks of toxicity, too low a dose may be ineffective. Under current law, the NIH is directed to conduct research-related activities in three general categories: identifying and prioritizing those drugs needing study in children, developing new study requests in collaboration with the Food and Drug.
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It seems like there just isn't enough Prozac to go around Tompkins County during the winter. The gray days that persist for months without a ray of light compete with the record-breaking darkness of Seattle. While the existence of seasonal affective disorder SAD ; has been debated for years, research shows that some are predisposed to desiring hibernation during the winter. A recent New York Times article notes a study finding that those with seasonal depression secrete more melatonin, a sleep-related hormone, at night in the winter than in the summer, which is similar to other hibernating mammals. What might have been a survival advantage thousands of years ago may now be SAD for those in our fast-paced world. Yet, SAD has more detrimental effects than our other evolutionary vestiges and its symptoms should not be overlooked. Feelings of sadness or despair, as well as suicidal thoughts, are all signs that require attention. 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A 2006 American Journal of Psychiatry study showed that phototherapy has been found to be as effective as an anti-depressant medication, with a faster response time and fewer side effects. Light exposure results in a biochemical change in the brain that helps Lisa Reynolds ; Trumansburg, a son, Thomas, on Dec. 7. Coots, Jacob improve mood in as soon as four to seven days. By sitting a few feet away from a desktop sized box delivering 10, 000 lux of full spectrum light for 30 to 60 minutes a day, preferably in the mornings during the dark months, many have found relief from SAD symptoms. Since light therapy has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration FDA ; , consult with a health care provider before making the 0 to 0 investment. Phototherapy also requires a significant time commitment from September through April, and may not be the first choice for SAD relief. 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