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Merck Sleep Therapy Endorsed by FDA Panel Submitted on May 23, 2013

An advisory committee at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has endorsed a novel experimental sleep therapy by CHI member Merck. According to Reuters, the experimental insomnia therapy, suvorexant, would be the first in a new line of sedatives designed to help people fall asleep and stay asleep, by targeting restless areas of the brain. [...]

LATEST FROM THE CHI BLOG CHI Spotlight: CHI Recognizes Member Companies During 20th Anniversary

In honor of CHI’s 20th anniversary celebration, CHI President and CEO David L. Gollaher, Ph.D. will be recognizing member companies with commemorative plaques suitable for hanging or displaying at company headquarters. Michael Mussallem and David Gollaher On Feb. 19, CHI recognized Edwards Lifesciences’ leadership and dedication to improving California’s environment for biomedical innovation. Edwards Chairman and [...]