Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Not intended for UK-based media - Despite signs of activity in locally advanced and metastatic pancreatic cancer, two Phase III studies did not meet pre-specified primary endpoints - Merck will focus efforts on more promising candidates in pipeline Merck, a leading science and ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - With the pressure of Christmas shopping already underway, GfK has released findings from a 22-country survey looking at the major causes of stress in people's daily lives. Money, self-pressure and lack of sleep are the top three major causes of stress internationally. Latin American countries stand out for 'threat of crime' ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - After being pushed off the number one position last year by Germany, the USA has this year taken back its position at the top of the Anholt-GfK Roper Nation Brands IndexSM(NBISM). UK, in 3rd place, edges closer to the top and is followed by France. Further down the ranking, Ukraine and Russia achieve large reputation gains, while Greece stands alone in suffering a steep drop. The ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - New GfK research shows that half of people internationally believe smart home technology will make an impact on their lives in the next few years, compared to just a third who say the same for wearables. The study, which covered seven countries, asked consumers to choose which of 11 leading-edge technologies - from 3D printing to augmented/virtual reality to Internet of Things - would ...
Dusseldorf, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Huawei will launch its Digital inCloud Program in Europe at the MVNO Networking Congress [http://mvnoevent.com ] in London on Tuesday, 3rd November, 2015. The launch event will feature speeches from Luo Gang, Managing Director of Huawei UK, and Cao Yiming, VP of Huawei Digital Services, plus an MOU signing ceremony with several ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Findings on most common health complaints across 22 countries - Muscle pain, weight problems and migraines complete top 5 most common complaints - Women more prone to sleeping problems than men Half of people internationally say they have had a cough or cold in the last 12 months and over a quarter report suffering from ...
Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Agreement with BioMarin, a leading company in the treatment of genetic and rare diseases, also includes returning option to develop and commercialize Peg-Pal - Merck to receive upfront payment of EUR 340 million, plus up to EUR 185 million in additional milestones Merck, a ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - GfK can now identify when an individual is exposed to an advertisement on multiple devices (PC, smartphone, tablet etc.) and unify the browser and app experience - thereby enabling a more accurate evaluation and attribution of the performance of ad formats, creative and overall campaigns - GfK is also excited to announce an ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - 28 percent internationally are not confident in having enough money to live the "life they want" when they retire - While, 42 percent are confident that they will have enough money Internationally, close to three in ten (28 percent) lack confidence that they will be able to afford the life they want during retirement, ...
Darmstadt, Germany And Manila, Philippines (ots/PRNewswire) - - Merck Philippines joins forces with Health Department and Thyroid Association to put spotlight on health and wellbeing of Filipino women Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck, today announced the launch of a partnership with the Department of Health, Philippines, and the Philippine ...
Frankfurt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Original project portfolio has more than quadrupled to 13 projects on three continents - Significant 2015 milestones include groundbreaking of joint assembly plant in Mexico, expansion of cooperation portfolio into pickup trucks - Infiniti Q30 production starts later this year; car on display at Frankfurt International Motor Show ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Across Latin American countries, only 20 percent or less of cell phone users have switched their service provider in the last 12 months. But when presented with various scenarios of improved offers, the percentage of people who say they would switch rockets to between 35 and 59 percent. These are some of the findings from a ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Internationally, one in three consumers firmly agree the look and style of a technology product is very important in deciding which one to buy - Firm agreement is highest in Turkey, Mexico and Brazil - Sweden, Belgium and Germany have highest percentage firmly disagreeing. In anticipation of a number of new technology gadgets being launched this summer, GfK has released ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Latin America countries have highest numbers strongly agreeing that cloud storage is essential to them - Germany, Canada and Australia not convinced Internationally, nearly a third of all surveyed strongly agree that cloud storage is essential to them, with agreement peaking in Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, China and Russia. GfK ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Results of GfK Consumer Climate Europe for the second quarter of 2015 The lengthy negotiations between Greece and its creditors have clearly influenced the mood of consumers in most European countries in the second quarter of this year. Particularly in Eastern European countries, however, the crisis between Russia and the Ukraine ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Internationally, only 16 percent of people are completely satisfied with the amount of leisure time they have. - America, Canada and UK have highest percentage of people who are satisfied; Russia and Japan have highest percentage dissatisfied. The busy pace of life is a popular complaint for many people. But findings released by ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Previous experience beats recommendations, price comparison sites, in-store displays and advertising - Apps and ability to pay using mobile phone trail well behind in importance The latest results from GfK Shopping Monitor Electro 2015 reveal that consumers in Latin America consider previous experience with a brand or item, and previous experience with the retailer, to be the two ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Over four out of 10 physicians and six out of 10 patients are not satisfied with the level of control achieved for moderate to severe adult patients treated with high potency topical steroids. - 91 percent of moderate to severe adults receiving high potency topical steroids ...
Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Not intended for US based media - Global Fertility Alliance will identify and work on improvements of fertility-related laboratory processes Merck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality high-tech products in healthcare, life science and performance materials, today ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Over half of people internationally are fairly satisfied or completely satisfied with their personal looks - Teenagers only slightly more likely to be dissatisfied than older age groups - Japanese are the most self-critical, with over 1 in 10 "not at all satisfied" With summer fast approaching the northern hemisphere and consumers preparing to be "beach ready", GfK has released ...
Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Global collaboration to extend the portfolio of Merck Serono, a leading company in fertility treatment, in the growing market of fertility technologies to support standardization and improve fertility outcomes - Merck receives global marketing and commercialization rights for ...
Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Hypothyroidism is a disease affecting millions which often goes unrecognized - Symptoms of hypothyroidism often mistaken for other diseases Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck, today announced the support of 7th International Thyroid Awareness Week (ITAW). This year's campaign launched today for ITAW is aimed at ...
Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Not intended for UK based media CHMP recommendation based on results from the Phase IIIb SPARK study Merck Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck, today announced that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued ...
Brunsbüttel, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - Today, Sasol announced that it has expanded the production capacity of its alumina spheres plant in Brunsbuettel to 4,000 tonnes per annum. Through the company's Performance Chemicals Inorganics & Catalyst division, a leading global producer of inorganic specialities, it produces high purity and ultra-high purity alumina that is ...
Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - NOT INTENDED FOR US AND UK BASED MEDIA - ASCO Abstract # Avelumab*: 3023, 3044, 3055, TPS9086, TPS3101, 4042, 4047, 5509, 8034; evofosfamide: TPS9089, 8579; tepotinib: 2591; tecemotide[*]: 3036. - New data on priority candidates from Merck's oncology and immuno-oncology ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - In Q1 2015 global smartphone sales value was up +8 percent year-on-year. Sales of larger screen devices (5"+) continue to drive growth - Smartphone unit demand increased +7 percent year-on-year to 310m units, but a slowdown in demand in China and Developed Asia dragged down growth, from +19 percent year-on-year Q4 2014 - 4G is rapidly gaining share - surpassing 50 percent of the ...
Darmstadt, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - NOT INTENDED FOR US AND UK BASED MEDIA - - Evofosfamide is an investigational compound currently in Phase III trials - Advanced pancreatic cancer is second indication to receive FDA fast track designation for evofosfamide Merck, a leading company for innovative and top-quality ...
Nuremberg, Germany (ots/PRNewswire) - - Close to two thirds feel guilty when they do something that is not environmentally friendly. - The same number says they only buy products and services that appeal to their beliefs, values or ideals. With the 45th World Earth Day happening this week, GfK has published survey findings showing how important environmental values are ...
Darmstadt, Germany And New York (ots/PRNewswire) - Not intended for UK-based media - First of several registration trials expected to start in 2015 for the alliance between Merck and Pfizer - Initiation and first patient treated in Phase III clinical study recruiting across approximately 290 sites in more than 30 ...
Darmstadt, Germany And New York (ots/PRNewswire) - Not intended for UK-based media - In the second and third quarters of 2015, Merck and Pfizer will begin co-promoting XALKORI in the United States, Canada, Japan and five European Union countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) - In the United States and Canada, XALKORI will be co-promoted by EMD ...