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<title><![CDATA[Novartis oral multiple sclerosis development compound Gilenia®* (FTY720) granted US priority review status]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives FDA approval of Menveo®, a vaccine to prevent meningococcal disease]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis drug Tasigna® receives FDA priority review for newly diagnosed patients with early-stage chronic myeloid leukemia]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis achieves record results in 2009 as momentum from recently launched products drives growth across its entire healthcare portfolio]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis oral MS therapy FTY720 shows reduced risk of confirmed disability progression as published in New England Journal of Medicine]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Three new Novartis medicines approved in Japan for patients with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and advanced kidney cancer]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis providing equivalent of over USD 2.5 million in immediate emergency aid for victims of Haiti earthquake]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis launches schizophrenia treatment Fanapt in the US, offering patients an attractive alternative to existing medications]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to acquire majority control of Alcon, a global leader in eye care, and proposes merger for full ownership]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 4 Jan 2010 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to acquire Corthera Inc., gaining worldwide rights to Phase III project relaxin for treatment of acute decompensated heart failure]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[All three Novartis A(H1N1) 2009 influenza vaccines prequalified by World Health Organization (WHO) for use in developing world]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:24:29 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis set to sustain its leading global position in oncology with portfolio targeting various tumors and life-threatening diseases]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 9 Dec 2009 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis Tasigna® trial shows superior results to Glivec® in patients with early-stage chronic myeloid leukemia]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives approval in the European Union for Onbrez® Breezhaler®, a new once-daily bronchodilator for patients with COPD]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[''Tackling the crisis with a new world economic ethics'': experts debate at the Novartis Foundation Symposium in Basel, Switzerland]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:18:35 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis gains rights to two oral targeted investigational therapies focusing on patients with life-threatening blood disorders and cancers]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis inaugurates large-scale US based cell-culture influenza vaccine manufacturing facility]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis Influenza A(H1N1) 2009 vaccine US interim data show lower doses of antigen may suffice to generate a protective immune response against A(H1N1) ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives approval in Switzerland for Celtura®, a cell culture-based Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic vaccine ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:41:22 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis launches Prevacid®24HR over-the-counter for full 24-hour frequent heartburn treatment]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives regulatory approval in Germany for Celtura®, a cell culture-based Influenza A(H1N1) pandemic vaccine]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to expand its human vaccines presence in China through proposed acquisition of a majority stake in Zhejiang Tianyuan]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 4 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis announces USD 1 billion investment to build largest pharmaceutical R&D institute in China]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis on track to deliver Influenza A (H1N1) vaccine for the US]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis biological drug Ilaris® approved in EU to treat children and adults with CAPS, a rare debilitating auto-inflammatory disease]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives approval in the European Union for Exforge HCT®, a new 3-in-1 treatment for high blood pressure]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis delivers strong new product momentum and operational performance in first nine months of 2009]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[New Phase II data show ACZ885 gave better pain relief and flare prevention for patients with chronic gout than an injectable corticosteroid]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis drug Tasigna® meets primary endpoint in pivotal trial against Glivec® as first-line treatment in chronic myeloid leukemia patients]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives Complete Response letter from FDA for QAB149, an investigational bronchodilator for COPD]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Leading Dengue and TB scientists discuss new clinical research approaches and models of excellence for clinical research and trials in endemic regions]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis enters into agreement for exclusive US and Canadian rights to Fanapt(TM), an FDA-approved oral therapy for schizophrenia]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis gains exclusive worldwide rights to PTK 0796, in Phase III study as potential first-in-class IV and oral broad-spectrum antibiotic]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 8 Oct 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis completes shipment of US supply of Fluvirin® seasonal influenza vaccine]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 6 Oct 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz launches somatropin, the first-ever Japanese biosimilar, increasing access to key medicines in second largest global market ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Two-year Phase III study shows Novartis oral MS therapy FTY720 significantly reduces relapses and disability progression]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis bronchodilator QAB149 recommended for approval in European Union to treat patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis A(H1N1) Pandemic Influenza vaccine Focetria® receives positive opinion from CHMP]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:29:47 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz completes acquisition of EBEWE Pharma, improving global patient access to affordable injectable cancer medicines]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis investigational bronchodilator QAB149 improves lung function and reduces breathlessness compared to tiotropium in patients with COPD]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis MF59® adjuvanted cell culture-based vaccine shows strong immune response in A(H1N1) clinical trials]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives approval in EU for Xolair® to treat children age 6 to 11 years suffering from severe persistent allergic asthma ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis unveils Lab of Future concept to top European students at Biotechnology Leadership Camp (BioCamp)]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Results in The New England Journal of Medicine confirm Novartis drug Femara® is superior to tamoxifen after breast cancer surgery]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[US FDA approves Extavia® - the first in a new portfolio of planned MS therapies from Novartis to help patients with this devastating disease]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz launches first generic version of Prograf® capsules]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Afinitor® approved in EU as first treatment proven to benefit patients with advanced kidney cancer after failure of targeted therapy]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis begins shipment of Fluvirin® seasonal influenza vaccine for the U.S. market ahead of schedule]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 5 Aug 2009 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Ilaris® recommended for European approval as new biologic drug to treat a rare but serious group of auto-inflammatory diseases]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Afinitor® recommended for use in the European Union for patients with advanced kidney cancer ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz to acquire EBEWE Pharma specialty generics business, improving access for patients worldwide to injectable cancer drugs]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New data presented at American Academy of Neurology congress show 80-83% of MS patients on oral FTY720 were relapse-free for one year - significantly better than a leading current treatment]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Coartem® receives FDA approval becoming first artemisinin-based combination treatment (ACT) for malaria in the US]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Ixiaro® receives FDA approval for the prevention of Japanese Encephalitis]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Afinitor® approved in US as first treatment for patients with advanced kidney cancer after failure of either sunitinib or sorafenib]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis strengthens vaccine pipeline with agreement for novel CMV vaccines candidate]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[First Phase III results for FTY720, a novel oral therapy for MS, show superior efficacy compared to interferon beta-1a]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New data show Zometa® enhances impact of chemotherapy on reducing breast tumor size]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Femara® first aromatase inhibitor to indicate survival benefit versus tamoxifen when taken for five years after breast cancer surgery]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives China Charity Award for relief efforts to Chinese earthquake victims]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz receives FDA approval for Omnitrope® Pen 10 with liquid cartridge]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis decides not to pursue further development of Aurograb(TM) ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis recommends rejection of ''mini-tender'' offer by TRC Capital for American Depositary Shares ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Major independent trial demonstrates significant anticancer benefit of Zometa® in women with early-stage breast cancer]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Extavia® approved in European Union for treatment of multiple sclerosis, first in planned portfolio of therapies from Novartis]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[In a Phase II study, Novartis Meningitis B vaccine has potential to produce a protective immune response in infants[1], the age group most at risk ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Significant blood pressure reductions seen in difficult-to-treat, black patients receiving Exforge®-based therapy[1]]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis Menveo® vaccine shows superior immune response against four types of meningitis disease in pivotal phase III trial]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis announces 20% average reduction in price of malaria drug Coartem® to further accelerate access in malaria-endemic regions]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis reports higher sales and earnings in first quarter of 2008 showing healthcare portfolio well on the way to new growth cycle]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[FTY720, a novel oral therapy in development for MS, shows sustained benefits for the majority of patients after three years of treatment]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Patients with early Parkinson's disease show better symptom control[1] and improvements in daily activities[1] with Stalevo than levodopa/carbidopa]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Study shows once-yearly Aclasta® better than risedronate at increasing bone mass in patients with osteoporosis caused by glucocorticoids]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[ASA404, a novel cancer agent, begins pivotal trial to explore new approach in treating lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[ACZ885, a new biological drug in development, shows potential in treating serious life-long autoinflammatory diseases]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to further strengthen its healthcare portfolio by acquiring 25% stake in Alcon from Nestlé with right to take over majority ownership of the world leader in eye care]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 7 Apr 2008 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rasilez®* , the first-in-class direct renin inhibitor, reduces left ventricular hypertrophy, a powerful predictor of heart disease]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz enhances patient access with launch of Omnitrope(TM) Pen 5 with liquid cartridge]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2008 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Femara® helps protect against return of breast cancer even when treatment starts several years after completing tamoxifen therapy]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Everolimus (RAD001) significantly extends progression-free survival in advanced kidney cancer patients after failure of other targeted therapy]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis shareholders approve all resolutions at 2008 Annual General Meeting, including 19% dividend increase ]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200802/1195332_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Eucreas®, a single-tablet combination of Galvus® and metformin, set for launch in first EU countries as new treatment for type 2 diabetes]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200802/1194564_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[New Novartis Research Institute first to focus on innovative vaccines for the developing world]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200802/1194139_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis announces proposals for shareholder approval at next Annual General Meeting]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200802/1187378_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Galvus®, a new treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes, receives European approval for label update paving the way for EU launches]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2008 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200802/1187381_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis files its Form 20-F annual report with the US Securities and Exchange Commission]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:01:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200801/1186906_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Tekturna HCT®, a single-tablet combination of Tekturna®* and a diuretic, receives US approval for treatment of high blood pressure]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200801/1183677_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis achieves record results in 2007 underscoring benefits of strategic healthcare portfolio]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200801/1182832_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New data show Menveo(TM)  to be the first quadrivalent meningococcal vaccine to provide immunogenicity in infants]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 8 Jan 2008 23:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200801/1180471_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Galvus®, a new oral treatment for type 2 diabetes, receives positive opinion following changes to European prescribing information]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200712/1176484_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis launches strategic initiative to improve competitiveness in a dynamically changing healthcare environment]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200712/1175700_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New data show Glivec® halts progression to advanced stages of life-threatening form of leukemia in sixth year of treatment]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 9 Dec 2007 22:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200712/1174545_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis further strengthens biologics capabilities in expansion of MorphoSys collaboration]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 2 Dec 2007 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200712/1172383_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis completes its fifth share repurchase program]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200711/1172289_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasigna® gains European approval for patients with a life-threatening form of leukemia who are resistant or intolerant to existing therapies]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2007 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200711/1171279_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[CIBA Vision, the eye care unit of Novartis, announces settlement of patent litigation with CooperVision, Inc.]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200711/1170014_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[United Kingdom and Germany suspend marketing and sale of Prexige® pending outcome of European regulatory review]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200711/1169462_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New data for Menveo(TM)  vaccine show excellent immune response and broad protection for infants against meningococcal meningitis]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200711/1168580_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New Galvus® clinical data reinforces efficacy profile; safety update provided to regulatory agencies]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200711/1166139_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasigna® receives US approval providing new hope to chronic myeloid leukemia patients with resistance or intolerance to existing therapies]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200710/1163903_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Voltaren® Gel receives US regulatory approval as the first approved topical prescription treatment for pain associated with osteoarthritis]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200710/1161352_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis delivers record earnings in first nine months of 2007 thanks to strong operational performance and divestment gains]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200710/1160794_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Aclasta® receives European approval as first once-yearly treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200710/1158103_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in new partnership aimed at transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1156760_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Galvus® receives European approval as new treatment for type 2 diabetes with broad range of indications]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1156607_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Prexige® receives ''not approvable'' letter in the US despite being one of the most studied COX-2 inhibitors]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1156327_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Exelon® patch receives European Union approval, the first skin patch therapy to treat Alzheimer's disease]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1155385_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasigna® recommended for European approval to treat rare form of leukemia no longer responding to Glivec® ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1155247_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Eucreas®, a single-tablet combination of Galvus® and metformin, recommended for EU approval for type 2 diabetes]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1155246_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[First osteoporosis study in patients with hip fracture finds once-yearly Aclasta®-Reclast® prevents additional fractures and improves survival]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1154028_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New data for Galvus® provide further evidence of robust efficacy and tolerability in treating patients with type 2 diabetes]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1153741_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis completes agreement with Bayer Schering related to Betaseron® rights and manufacturing]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1153481_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[US federal appeals court temporarily stops Teva from selling its generic version of the Novartis medicine Famvir®]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1152398_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to defend its intellectual property rights for Famvir® despite an at-risk generic launch in US]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1152325_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Cubicin® receives European approval to expand use to treating two additional types of life-threatening hospital infections]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 5 Sep 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1151453_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis completes divestment program with transfer of Gerber baby foods business]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 3 Sep 2007 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1150584_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Study shows Rasilez®, the first and only approved direct renin inhibitor, reduces a marker of heart failure severity and is well-tolerated]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 2 Sep 2007 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200709/1150590_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz Receives European Commission Approval for biosimilar epoetin alfa]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200708/1150279_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis announces the retirement of Urs Baerlocher]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200708/1149615_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Rasilez® receives EU approval, the first major innovation in high blood pressure treatment for more than a decade]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200708/1149047_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Reclast® receives US regulatory approval as first and only once-yearly treatment for women with postmenopausal osteoporosis]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200708/1147705_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis starts US shipment of Fluvirin® allowing for early influenza vaccination of millions of Americans ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200708/1146984_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[FDA grants additional six months marketing exclusivity for the high blood pressure medicine Diovan®]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200708/1145530_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis concerned Indian court ruling will discourage investments in innovation needed to bring better medicines to patients ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2007 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200708/1144199_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Tasigna® approved in Switzerland based on impressive efficacy in patients with a form of leukemia no longer responding to Glivec®]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200707/1141673_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis completes its fourth share repurchase program]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200707/1141323_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Sebivo® approved in European Union as a new first-line treatment for chronic hepatitis B]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis delivers 4.7 million treatments of anti-malarial medicine to Tanzania on Africa Malaria Day]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis expands portfolio of respiratory medicines by acquiring rights to a novel therapeutic vaccine against nicotine addiction]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200704/1120500_5.html</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to launch its own branded version of a leading multiple sclerosis therapy through agreement with Bayer Schering Pharma]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to market newly approved Procleix® Tigris® System in U.S. as the first fully automated system for West Nile virus blood screening]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200701/1098754_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Pivotal submission data shows Tasigna® achieved impressive response rates in chronic myeloid leukemia patients no longer helped by Glivec®]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New data for FTY720 - aiming to become the first orally effective multiple sclerosis treatment - show sustained benefits over two years]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Sebivo® receives first major approval in Switzerland as new treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis B]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Exjade®, a breakthrough for patients with transfusional iron overload, gains European Union approval]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2006 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Study shows Neoral® provides kidney transplant patients with efficacy equivalent to tacrolimus and significantly lower incidence of diabetes ]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Exelon Patch, the first transdermal therapy for Alzheimer's disease, may provide promising new approach to treatment of dementia]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis launches global program expanding access to investigational compound nilotinib (AMN107) for patients with hard-to-treat leukemia]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz gets precedent-setting US approval for Omnitrope® as first follow-on version of a previously approved recombinant biotechnology drug]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis spearheads innovative malaria research project in newly created public-private partnership]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Diovan® the first blood pressure medication in a large-scale clinical trial to lower C-reactive protein, an important marker of inflammation]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis announces first Phase III Exforge data, shows strong efficacy as new high blood pressure treatment with dual mechanisms of action]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2006 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200605/1051497_5.html</link>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200605/1051483_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Five years after approval, Glivec underscores the promise of targeted therapy to provide sustained disease control]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis awarded up to USD 220 million by US Department of Health and Human Services for development of cell culture-derived influenza vaccine]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200605/1049147_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[US submission of Exforge® accepted for review by the FDA as a new therapy option for high blood pressure]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis makes offer to independent directors to buy remaining stake in Chiron]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis: Femara® granted FDA priority review for new indication as adjuvant treatment for postmenopausal women with early breast cancer]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis acquires rights to develop and commercialize new treatment for hyperphosphatemia in kidney dialysis patients]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives FDA approval for Diovan® (valsartan) to reduce cardiovascular death in heart attack survivors at high risk]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives positive opinion recommending European approval of first-in-class asthma treatment Xolair® (omalizumab)]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis: Planned interim analysis of CONFIRM 2 trial of PTK/ZK indicates low probability of demonstrating overall survival benefit in second-line therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New data from two leading clinical studies show Lucentis® is first therapy to improve vision in patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis and Procter & Gamble enter into commercialization agreement for Enablex®]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Xolair® (omalizumab) add-on therapy significantly reduces attacks in patients with severe allergic asthma]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis licenses rights to develop and commercialize new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) treatment]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[FDA grants priority review for Exjade® for the treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[FTY720, a novel once-daily oral medication, shows promising results in treatment of multiple sclerosis]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis extends tender offer for Eon Labs, Inc. through July 1, 2005]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New data reinforce powerful blood pressure-lowering efficacy with Diovan®/Co-Diovan® based regimens]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives EU marketing authorization for Diovan© to treat people with heart failure]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2005 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Cornerstone laid for new Pharmaceutical Development sterile pilot plant at Novartis site in Stein]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200506/1009391_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis announces completion of Hexal AG acquisition, integrates company with Sandoz]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis partners with East African Botanicals to expand cultivation and extraction of natural ingredient used in anti-malarial Coartem®]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis licenses rights to develop and commercialize new hepatitis treatment]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives European Commission approval to acquire Hexal AG,]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Xolair® halves rate of severe exacerbations and significantly improves quality of life in patients at risk of life-threatening asthma attacks]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Public access to the Rhine bank between the "Dreirosenbrücke" bridge and the border with France - joint action to be taken by the cantonal authorities and Novartis]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Preliminary phase III data show Lucentis(TM) maintained or improved vision in nearly 95% of patients with wet age-related macular degeneration]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis unveils promising Phase II data for bronchodilator QAB149]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2005 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200505/995472_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis hosts first Career Guidance Conference in Life Sciences]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2005 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Certican© approved by Swissmedic to reduce risk of organ rejection in heart and kidney transplant patients]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New data show Zometa® significantly improved bone mineral density in breast cancer patients receiving adjuvant therapy]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2005 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200505/994461_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[First results from PTK/ZK CONFIRM 1 trial presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology show positive drug effects in advanced colorectal cancer]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Femara helped significantly more women with early breast cancer live free of cancer compared with tamoxifen, study presented today shows]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Diovan® receives EU approval for the treatment of heart attack survivors]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis files Exjade® new drug applications for treatment of chronic iron overload due to blood transfusions]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis highlights pharmaceutical research strategy, intensifying focus on molecular pathways shared by various diseases]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New study finds Coartem® (artemether-lumefantrine) is the most effective malaria treatment in areas of high resistance to conventional anti-malarials]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis provides progress update on plans to integrate Hexal and Eon Labs with Sandoz]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis announces agreement to develop and commercialize new treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2005 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[PTK/ZK CONFIRM 1 Study Shows Positive Drug Effects in Phase III Study in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Filing Now Anticipated for Early 2007]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Femara® approved in Germany as the only hormonal therapy given after standard tamoxifen for post-menopausal woman with early breast cancer]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis receives 2005 Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Award]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[New study shows Elidel® provides sustained control of eczema and improves patients' quality of life]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to acquire Hexal AG and Eon Labs, creating the world leader]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis obtains rights from Otsuka to develop new treatment for dry eye]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Sandoz acquires Durascan]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[The VALUE trial complements the long-term cardioprotective profile of Diovan]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Positive results of first phase II study in new class of oral diabetes drugs]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Single dose of Zoledronic acid yields significantly higher, faster response rates than standard Paget's disease therapy, new study shows]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Glivec® approved in Japan for treatment of life-threatening gastrointestinal cancer]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[FDA approves Xolair®, biotechnology breakthrough for asthma]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Recipients of the 5th Annual Novartis Award in Diabetes honored today]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[FDA approves Stalevo (TM) for treatment of Parkinson's disease]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[EMEA updates Zometa label to include longer-term efficacy data on prevention of bone complications in advanced cancers]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[US International Trade Commission determines legal dispute between GSK and Novartis should go to trial]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Elidel® cream provides fast relief for infants with atopic dermatitis]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2003 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Giving the right nutrients before surgery cuts postoperative infections and lowers hospital costs]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Transplanted kidneys from living donors survive longer using immunosuppression with Neoral® compared with tacrolimus]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[First and largest statin trial in renal transplant patients demonstrates that Lescol® reduces cardiac death and heart attack]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Early data from 6 600 patients in Glivec® Expanded Access Program consistent with published survival data for Ph+ chronic myeloid leukemia patient]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Study shows longer pre-operative treatment with Femara significantly increases chance of breast-conserving surgery in post-menopausal women with locally advanced breast cancer]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200306/1010066_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis Medical Nutrition acquires Semper Clinical Nutrition, a leader in medical nutrition in the Nordic region]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Femara® demonstrates early survival advantage over tamoxifen in advanced breast cancer as reported in Journal of Clinical Oncology]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[FDA approves Lescol® and Lescol® XL for secondary prevention of coronary events in patients with coronary heart disease]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200305/905827_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Study finds Starlix® significantly improves glycemic control in rosiglitazone patients with type 2 diabetes]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200305/1010057_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis: New clinical research data on Glivec®]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200305/905497_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Zometa® significantly increased bone mineral density in men receiving hormonal therapy for non-metastatic prostate cancer, study showed]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200305/1010056_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New data confirm Zelmac® is effective, safe and well tolerated in treating IBS]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2003 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200305/1010055_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Return of a traditional name: Novartis Generics rebranded as Sandoz]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2003 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200305/1010054_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New study shows Zelmac® is effective and well tolerated for chronic constipation]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[FDA advisory committee unanimously recommends approval of Xolair(TM)]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis closes two strategic acquisitions in pharmaceuticals]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis launches international education program to ensure effective treatment with its fixed dose combination anti-malarial drug product, consisting of artemether and lumefantrine (Coartem®)]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New immunosuppressant Certican outperforms azathioprine in lung transplant patients]]></title>
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<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200304/899235_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis and Schering-Plough plan joint development of a fixed inhaled combination of Foradil® and Asmanex® for asthma and COPD]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2003 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Elidel® Creme 1% erhält Marktzulassung in der Schweiz]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[Exelon helps Alzheimer's disease patients to maintain greater independence]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Baseline data from VALIANT identifies risk factors that compromise survival after heart attack]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Lescol®: New Findings from LIPS presented at ACC]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis signs collaboration agreement with Regeneron for rheumatoid arthritis compounds]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Data Show Novartis drug Zometa® offers important advance as first bisphosphonate to significantly reduce bone complications common in kidney cancer]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200303/1009386_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Data prove Glivec® is superior treatment for patients newly diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New survey indicates need for increased awareness and formal diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200303/1009380_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis shareholders approve dividend increase of 6% based on good performance in 2002]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Glivec® approved in European Union for first-line treatment of adults and children with chronic myeloid leukemia]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 1 Mar 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200303/1009183_5.html</link>
<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis Media Release - Zometa receives positive CPMP opinion for label update]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Elidel cream 1% shown effective treatment with proven safety profile for infant eczema, study reports]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[New study offers hope for patients with acromegaly, a rare, life-threatening hormonal disorder]]></title>
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<source url="http://www.novartis.com">Novartis International AG</source>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Circuit Court Upholds Lower Court Decision Preventing Sale of PureVision Contact Lenses in the U.S.]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2003 08:53:25 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200302/891266_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis files in Japan for approval of Glivec® for treatment of gastrointestinal cancer]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2003 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200301/889933_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis European Young Investigator Award in Chemistry 2002 to Bernhard Breit and Thomas Carell]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis Consumer Health launches over-the-counter Loratadine]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200301/1009336_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis Financial Results 2002 - ENGLISH VIRTUAL PRESS KIT]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200301/1011990_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis meets full-year double-digit sales growth objective with strong operating performance in 2002]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200301/1009328_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Novartis to unite its generics businesses under one single global brand: SANDOZ]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200301/1009221_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[License agreement for new multi dose dry powder inhaler Airmax(TM) signed]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
<link>http://cws.huginonline.com/N/134323/PR/200301/1009199_5.html</link>
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<title><![CDATA[VIRTUAL PRESS KIT - Novartis Venture Fund reports substantial increase in its venture capital to around CHF 300 million]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Steven Kelmar appointed Head of Public Affairs and Corporate Communications at Novartis]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2003 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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