British Medical Journal calls for withdrawal of GlaxoSmithKline’s diabetes drug - September 7, 2010
The British Medical Journal's Editor- in-Chief Fiona Godlee has called for the withdrawal of GlaxoSmithKline Plc's diabetes drug, Avandia, saying that the drug should never have been licensed. GlaxoSmithKline has, however, rejected the claim. An investigation by the journal revealed that in July the UK Commission… Read More
New Thieme publication assists readers to diagnose cardiovascular diseases - September 7, 2010
Thieme, part of STM publisher Thieme Publishing Group, Germany, has announced the publication of Cardiac Imaging, a publication that assists readers in diagnosing the full range of cardiovascular diseases. Authored by Dr. Carlos S. Restrepo and Dr. Dianna Bardo, the publication is part of RadCases, an… Read More
Publishing Technology redesigns and enhances ingentaconnect - September 7, 2010
Publishing Technology plc, a UK-based provider of software and services to the publishing industry, has announced that its flagship collection of e-publications, ingentaconnect, now has a distinct and vibrantly re-energised look and feel. The new design is the second phase of the platform's regeneration, with further… Read More
Google to settle Buzz lawsuit for $8.5 million - September 7, 2010
Internet search services provider Google, Inc., US, has reportedly agreed to pay $ 8.5 million to settle a legal dispute with several users of Google's web-based email service Gmail. Gmail users claimed that Google Buzz, a social-networking app found within Gmail, violated their personal privacy. Legal… Read More
ALPSP names Dr Audrey McCulloch as Executive Director, UK - September 7, 2010
The Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) recently announced the appointment of Dr Audrey McCulloch to the newly created position of Executive Director, UK. She will join the senior management team of ALPSP and will report to ALPSP Chief Executive, Ian Russell. In her… Read More
Attention Subscribers – www.myscoope.com lets you access Knowledgespeak using your mobile devices - September 7, 2010
Mobile access for Knowledgespeak is now available via our new beta application, SCOOPE STM Mobile. Subscribers on the move can now gain easy access to Knowledgespeak through a reader-friendly mobile phone interface. This application is uniquely available in two versions:… Read More
