New Study Shows Nplate(R) Significantly Reduces Splenectomy Rate and Treatment Failure in Patients With Chronic ITPBERLIN - Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: AMGN) today released the results of a new study comparing Nplate(R) (romiplostim) to the medical standard of care (SOC) in non-splenectomised adult patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Chronic ITP is a serious autoimmune disorder characterised by low platelet counts in the blood (thrombocytopenia), which can lead to serious bleeding events. The study results show Nplate significantly reduced the incidences of splenectomy and treatment failures in non-splenectomised adult patients with chronic ITP when compared to medical SOC. The results were presented today as an oral presentation at the 14th congress of the European Hematology Association (EHA abstract #1672). Automotive Battery Industry Growing, Germany a Key DriverBERLIN - The automotive battery industry is growing at a rapid rate despite the economic crisis. The increased focus on hybrid and electric vehicles has led to battery innovation and market growth. With heavy investment in research and development, Germany is positioned to be a global leader in this market segment. Business opportunities in Germany resulting from this trend will be presented at the Advanced Automotive Battery & EC Capacitor Conference in Long Beach, California from June 8-12. Single Dose Palonosetron Prevents Emesis Induced by Chemotherapy in Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma PatientsBERLIN, Germany - Single Dose Palonosetron is Effective and Safe in Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting (CINV) in Patients With Aggressive Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphomas who Undergo Moderately Emetogenic Chemotherapy Saxony-Anhalt: Perfect Scores for the Investment ClimateBERLIN - An international investor conference took place in Saxony-Anhalt’s State Government Buildings in Berlin. Prime Minister, Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Bohmer and the Minister for Economic Affairs, Dr. Reiner Haseloff, were able to welcome more than 220 guests. GfK Tells Europe’s Top Retailers, ‘Consumers Are Still Buying…’BERLIN - The 14th annual RETAILVISION EUROPE in Berlin surprised newcomers and veterans alike with a positive note amid the general economic gloom for worldwide retail. Corning Cable Systems to Highlight Leadership in LAN and Data Centre Applications at 2009 DatacenterDynamics in ParisBERLIN - Corning Cable Systems GmbH & Co KG, part of Corning Incorporated’s (NYSE:GLW) Telecommunications segment, will demonstrate its leadership and innovation in local area network (LAN) and data centre solutions at the 2009 DatacenterDynamics Conference, May 27, in Paris. New: Air Berlin Flies From Tel Aviv to BerlinBERLIN - Germany’s second largest airline is expanding its route network and will be flying from Israel to Berlin for the first time this summer. From 7th July 2009 onwards, Air Berlin passengers will have a choice of two non-stop flights a week from Tel Aviv to Berlin. There will be connecting flights to various German cities. The Air Berlin jets will be taking off from Tel Aviv early on Wednesdays and Fridays and touch down in Berlin before noon. Program of the ESCONF ConfirmedBERLIN - The program of the “International eSports Conference (ESCONF)” taking place in Cologne from May 26th to 27th has been confirmed and addresses students, university students, teachers, parents, politicians and the media this year in addition to eSportsmen and their managers. Artnet AG: Analysis ResultBERLIN - Occasion: Presentation of the Annual Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2008 - HOLD - Current Price Target EUR 5.39 Corning Cable Systems Introduces Low-loss, Bend-Tolerant Jumpers for Enterprise ApplicationsBERLIN - Ideal for Linking Electronics to Network Components in Fibre Optic Applications Where Bend-Induced Mistakes can be Costly Corning to Highlight Leadership in Plug & Play(TM) Universal Low-Loss Systems at its Second 2009 Corning Customer Day in BerlinBERLIN, Germany - Corning Cable Systems GmbH & Co KG, part of Corning Incorporated’s (NYSE:GLW) Telecommunications segment, will demonstrate its leadership and innovation in Plug and Play(TM) Universal Low-Loss Systems at the second 2009 Corning Customer Day at Berlin European Headquarters on Apr. 22. Humboldt Forum for Food and Agriculture: The World Faces Dire Food ShortagesBERLIN, Germany - Problem Likely to Expand to Developed Countries - Agricultural Productivity Growth Declining Game Developers Conference Europe 2009 Assembles Prominent Advisory Board to Set Content AgendaBERLIN - The Game Developers Conference(R) Europe has appointed an advisory board comprised of industry executives from leading developer studios, technology and consultancy firms to help guide the conference program and ensure the event meets the needs of the European audience. Combining keen insights from the advisors with the GDC’s proven reputation for delivering the most relevant and inspiring industry content, GDC Europe looks to take center stage as the must-attend developer event for the European community this year. German-Korean Partnership Strengthened by Photovoltaic IndustryBERLIN - The photovoltaic (PV) industry is a pillar of the strong German-Korean economic partnership, one that is expected to strengthen as the Korean PV market expands. The strong cooperation between the two nations will be a focus of this year’s Green Energy Expo 2009, the largest PV conference in Korea. New CIVIS Online PrizeBERLIN - With the CIVIS Online Prize, the European CIVIS Media Prize is offering an additional award for journalistically-prepared webpages on the theme of integration and cultural diversity. Innovative multi-media offers of high journalistic quality are being sought which handle the theme in convincing fashion and are particularly suitable for the promotion of peaceful coexistence in the European immigration society. The new online prize is part of the renowned European CIVIS Media Prize for integration and cultural diversity and will be open to entries from all over Europe of autumn 2009. The prize is endowed with 5,000 Euro. 2009 Game Developers Conference Europe Opens Online RegistrationBERLIN - Pan-European Developer Event to Connect Peers, Luminaries, and Business Professionals Worldwide in Cologne, Germany August 17-19 The First BA in Value Studies and a New European Approach to Liberal EducationBERLIN - In October 2009, the European College of Liberal Arts - in Newly Founded Think Services Game Group Germany to Organize Game Developers Conference EuropeBERLIN - Frank Sliwka to Lead the New Berlin-based Team in the Production of |
