nzherald.co.nz - Pharmaceuticals http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Pharmaceuticals headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:00:09 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz New Zealand Herald - Pharmaceuticals http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pharmaceuticals/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=278 Brazen heist nets $75m in pills http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pharmaceuticals/news/article.cfm?c_id=278&objectid=10632563&ref=rss HARTFORD, Connecticut - In a Hollywood-style heist, thieves cut a hole in the roof of a warehouse, rappelled inside and scored one of the biggest hauls of its kind - not diamonds, gold bullion or Old World art, but about US$75 million... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +1200 Humble yam new weapon in treatment of brain injuries http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pharmaceuticals/news/article.cfm?c_id=278&objectid=10632413&ref=rss It's a humble vegetable, but within it lies a resource that is helping save lives and may revolutionise the treatment of brain injury.The yam naturally produces progesterone - a hormone also produced in the female body. Research... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 Pain-killing secrets of the opium poppy revealed http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pharmaceuticals/news/article.cfm?c_id=278&objectid=10632183&ref=rss Scientists have identified the genes of the opium poppy responsible for the production of the painkillers codeine and morphine, which could lead to new ways of making the drugs without having to cultivate fields of poppies.Opium... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:06:31 +1200 Authorities: Corey Haim's name on illegal prescription http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pharmaceuticals/news/article.cfm?c_id=278&objectid=10632150&ref=rss LOS ANGELES - The name of the late actor Corey Haim was found on a fraudulent prescription for a powerful painkiller that authorities said on Friday was obtained through a major drug ring.California Attorney General Jerry Brown's... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:50:40 +1200 New F&P breathing device 'looks like a clock' http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pharmaceuticals/news/article.cfm?c_id=278&objectid=10631225&ref=rss Fisher & Paykel Healthcare says its Icon continuous positive airway pressure devices for treating obstructive sleep apnoea have been well received by the New Zealand and Australian markets.The company yesterday announced the release... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200