INGELHEIM, Germany - Thursday, August 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

    Three articles published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology today demonstrate the benefits of afatinib in the treatment of advanced lung cancer and reinforce its efficacy and safety for EGFR mutation positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients
    These publications underscore Boehringer Ingelheim’s ongoing commitment to investigating treatments that offer patients and physicians new therapeutic options

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Data from the LUX-Lung clinical trial programme, investigating afatinib in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), have been published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. These data include results from the pivotal LUX-Lung 3 Phase III registration trial which show that afatinib delays tumour growth and improves disease-related symptoms and quality of life compared to standard chemotherapy, when use ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, August 1st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Brigadier Dr. Ibrahim Mahmoud bin Abdurrahman, CEO of Hamdan bin Mohammed e-University, said: "The United Arab Emirates has leaders who inspire creativity and development. It is a country that inspires creative thought originating from the founder of the union, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God have mercy upon his soul.”

These comments were made during a lecture delivered by the CEO recently at the Al Ain Police Officers’ Club under the title: "Creative Leadership: Complexity and Simplicity.” The lecture was organized by the Sheikha Shamsa Bint Suhail Center for Creative Women. Hala Abdul Malik, Media Consultant at the center, many Al Ain Police members and officers, and a number of officials from the Hamdan bin Mohammed e-University were present.

Dr. Abdurrahman addressed a number of important topics, such as creativity in planning. He also stressed the importance of introd ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, July 30th 2013

The Al Ain Residency and Foreigners Affairs Department organized an event on the occasion of the "Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work” in memory of the ninth anniversary of the passing of HH Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (May God Have Mercy upon his Soul), the visionary founder who built the UAE. This event is in line with the initiative launched by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, under the slogan: "Love and Loyalty to Zayed.” The "Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work” is named for the day that coincides with the anniversary of the death of the late Sheikh Zayed.

The celebrations featured various shows and activities including documentaries about Sheikh Zayed’s life (May God Have Mercy on his Soul) and his humanitarian efforts. Moreover, his timeless sayings were displayed on monitors in the customer waiting halls. The final day o ... Read more »

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

On the occasion of the ninth anniversary of the passing of HH Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Juveniles Care Center at Abu Dhabi Police GHQ organized on Sunday an event to mark the "Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work”, in Al Mafraq region, with the participation of Sharjah Juveniles Care Center.

Brigadier Ahmed Mohammed Nehkairah, Head of Human Rights Department in the Ministry of Interior, and Chairman of the Juveniles Care Center Steering Committee stressed that the Late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan will remain a symbol of charity and humanitarian work. "We have chosen to dedicate this day, which marks the death anniversary of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, as the "Zayed Day for Humanitarian Work”, out of our love and gratitude to the founding father of the UAE,” he stated.

"The event organized by the Juveniles Care Center in Abu Dhabi Police with the participation of Shar ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Dubai’s thriving design industry is a key asset in the Emirate’s bid to host EXPO 2020, by providing like-minded individuals with a home and community from which they can collaborate, connect and inspire innovative design in preparation to welcome the world to the UAE.

Given this focus on innovation, Dubai is well placed to host the Expo as UAE is the highest ranking Arab nation in the Global Innovation Index, ranking in the top five countries for innovation linkages and intangible assets in the creative output dimension. These acclimations also  align directly with the long-term goals of Dubai Design District.

Dubai Expo 2020’s strategic theme, ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ is closely aligned to that of the recently announced Dubai Design District (d3), a full service community for design industry related organizations, brands, and supporting enterprises. In addition to contributi ... Read more »

INGELHEIM, Germany - Wednesday, July 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

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Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) and Eli Lilly and Company today announced enrollment of the first patient into a cardiovascular and renal outcomes trial for linagliptin (Trajenta®). The CARMELINA1 (CArdiovascular safety and Renal Microvascular outcomE with LINAgliptin in patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus at high vascular risk) trial will investigate the once daily dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor, linagliptin, on cardiovascular and renal microvascular outcomes in adults with Type 2 Diabetes at risk of cardiovascular and renal events.

Linagliptin (5 mg, once daily) is a once-daily tablet that is used along with diet and exercise and other drug therapies to improve glycaemic control in adults with Type 2 Diabetes.

"Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, as well as a leading cause of chronic renal failure,” said Dr. Julio Rose ... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO ET GATWICK, Angleterre - Jeudi 1 Août 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Une opération stratégique qui renforce le leadership de KCI sur le marché international du traitement des plaies ainsi que la diversification de ses activités.

Un accès élargi au marché du traitement avancé des plaies (3,4 milliards de dollars américains), avec comme atouts la solide clientèle, l'image et l'envergure commerciale de KCI.

Des portefeuilles de produits complémentaires qui viennent étoffer une offre parmi les meilleures de sa catégorie pour les professionnels de la santé et les patients.

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) annonce aujourd'hui la signature d'un contrat d'acquisition de la société britannique Systagenix, un fournisseur de produits avancés de traitement des plaies, pour un montant de 485 millions de dollars. Ce mariage entre Systagenix et KCI va renfo ... Read more »

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 31st 2013

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and President of Bani Yas Sports and Cultural Club, honored the winning teams for accomplishing great sporting achievements for the year 2012-2013. The acknowledgement came in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court and First Vice President of Bani Yas Sports and Cultural Club.

The honoring took place during an Iftar buffet hosted by His Highness on Tuesday evening at the Hotel Fairmont Bab Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi. The buffet was attended by representatives of sports federations; the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the main enthusiast of sport in Abu Dhabi; Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior; Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi, Chairman of Bani Yas Sports and Cultural Club; Brigadier Eng. Hussein A ... Read more »

TOKYO & CHANDLER, Ariz. - Wednesday, July 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) and Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR) today announced that the companies have completed Amkor’s acquisition of Toshiba Electronics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ("TEM”), Toshiba’s semiconductor packaging operation in Malaysia. The transaction also includes Toshiba’s license to Amkor of related intellectual property rights and a manufacturing services agreement between Toshiba and Amkor.

Under the manufacturing services agreement, Toshiba has agreed to purchase and TEM has agreed to supply packaging and test services for certain discrete semiconductor products and analog LSI products.

Established in 1973, TEM has steadily expanded the scale of its packaging operations, primarily of discrete and analog semiconductors. In recent years, its main product has been power semiconductors.

Toshiba positions power semiconductors as a driver of growth for i ... Read more »

TOKYO & CHANDLER, Ariz. - Wednesday, July 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) and Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMKR) today announced that the companies have completed Amkor’s acquisition of Toshiba Electronics Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. ("TEM”), Toshiba’s semiconductor packaging operation in Malaysia. The transaction also includes Toshiba’s license to Amkor of related intellectual property rights and a manufacturing services agreement between Toshiba and Amkor.

Under the manufacturing services agreement, Toshiba has agreed to purchase and TEM has agreed to supply packaging and test services for certain discrete semiconductor products and analog LSI products.

Established in 1973, TEM has steadily expanded the scale of its packaging operations, primarily of discrete and analog semiconductors. In recent years, its main product has been power semiconductors.

Toshiba positions power semiconductors as a driver of growth for its ... Read more »

SAN ANTONIO & GATWICK, England - Wednesday, July 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

Strategic Transaction Strengthens KCI Leadership Position in Global Wound Care Market While Adding Diversification

Enhances Access to $3.4 Billion Advanced Wound Care Market, Leveraging KCI’s Well-Established Customer Relationships, Brand and Commercial Scale

Complementary Product Portfolio Will Advance Provision of Best-in-Class Solutions to Healthcare Professionals and Patients

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kinetic Concepts, Inc. (KCI) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK-based Systagenix, an established provider of advanced wound care (AWC) products, for a purchase price of $485 million. The combination of Systagenix and KCI will augment KCI’s global position as a leading wound care company with a diverse product portfolio dedicated to changing the practice of medicine and improving patient lives around the world.

"The acquisition of Systagenix advan ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, July 31st 2013 [ME NewsWire]

The Abu Dhabi Police GHQ launched an awareness-raising initiative to warn community members against the risks of fireworks. The initiative is part of the "Your Safety” campaign, which will continue during the month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr holidays.

Colonel Humaid Saeed Al Afreet, Head of Firearms and Explosives Department at ADP Directorate General of Security and Ports Affairs at Abu Dhabi Police, emphasized that launching the initiative in the last ten days of Ramadan aims to address the increased use of fireworks among people, which represents a negative and dangerous phenomenon at the same time. Moreover, he highlighted the various activities, awareness-raising programs and press material provided in the framework of the initiative implemented by the Security Media Department at the General Secretariat of His Highness Deputy prime Minister and Minister of Interior’s Office. "The main goal of ... Read more »