Akzo Nobel Announces Q3 2006: Delivering on Profitable Growth, Continued Rise in Revenues and Operational Earnings (ChemPoint)
ARNHEM, the Netherlands, October 18, 2006 -- Akzo Nobel has announced its Q3 results, which show a continued rise in revenues and operational earnings, driven by Organon and Coatings.

FDA Approves First Generic Metronidazole (Kansas City InfoZine)
Bacterial vaginosis is a condition in women that is characterized by vaginal discharge and results from an overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina.

Boston Scientific Announces FDA Approval of NexStent(R) Carotid Artery Stenting System (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Boston Scientific Corporation today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the NexStent Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System for use in patients with carotid artery disease who are at high risk for surgery.