Pipeline Developments, Product Recalls, Clinical Trial Results, Recognitions, and New Appointments - Research Report on Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, Regeneron, UnitedHealth, and Bristol-Myers

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ), Amgen, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMGN), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN), UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH), and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE: BMY). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Johnson & Johnson Research Report

On September 12, 2013, the New York Times reported that Janssen, the pharmaceutical unit of Johnson & Johnson (Johnson & Johnson), informed doctors and patients on September 11, 2013, that it was recalling one lot of Risperdal Consta, an injectable antipsychotic treatment, after routine testing turned up evidence of mold. Further, the New York Times reported that a week earlier, Johnson & Johnson had recalled 200,000 bottles of liquid Motrin for infants because they may contain tiny particles of plastic. Johnson & Johnson stated that in both cases risk to patients was low and it had received no reports of serious harm. The Full Research Report on Johnson & Johnson - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/JNJ]

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Amgen, Inc. Research Report

On September 11, 2013, Amgen, Inc. (Amgen) announced the publication of a biomarker analysis of Vectibix (panitumumab) in combination with FOLFOX, a type of oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). According to the analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine, RAS mutations (mutations found in exons 2, 3, and 4 of KRAS and NRAS), beyond the known KRAS exon 2 mutations, predict lack of response to Vectibix in combination with FOLFOX. Jean-Yves Douillard, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medical Oncology, Centre R. Gauducheau, France and PRIME Trial Lead Investigator and Author, stated, "While the KRAS exon 2 biomarker is well-known and has facilitated selection of patients more likely to respond to anti-EGFR treatment, we found that there were still some patients who didn't benefit from treatment. This analysis is important as it furthers our understanding of tumor genetics and allows physicians to more accurately match patients to effective treatments." The Full Research Report on Amgen, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/AMGN]

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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. Research Report

On September 10, 2013, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Regeneron) announced that Robert E. Landry has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Finance. In addition, the Company stated that Mr. Landry will take on the position of CFO of Regeneron on October 1, 2013. According to the Company, Mr. Landry will be responsible for all financial functions, including Controller's, Treasury, Financial Planning, Tax, and Internal Audit. Regeneron added that its current Chief Financial Officer, Murray A. Goldberg, will transition to a new role as Senior Vice President, Administration, in preparation for his retirement at the end of 2014. The Company further reported that Goldberg will continue to be responsible for Alliance Management and various administrative functions. The Full Research Report on Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/REGN]

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UnitedHealth Group Inc. Research Report

On September 13, 2013, UnitedHealth Group Inc. (UnitedHealth) announced that it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI NA) and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI W). The Company said that it ranked first among its peers in health care providers and services industry sector for corporate citizenship and philanthropy, partnerships toward sustainable health care, codes of conduct and compliance, and operational eco-efficiency. Jeannine M. Rivet, Executive Vice President, UnitedHealth, said, "The people of this enterprise are dedicated to a culture of integrity, compassion, relationships, innovation and performance. Our focus on achieving these defining traits informs the decisions we make and guides our businesses in serving the health benefits and services needs of millions of consumers, physicians and other care providers, employers, government and other benefit sponsors. We are honored to be recognized for the work we do every day to make high-quality health care more accessible and affordable for more people." The Full Research Report on UnitedHealth Group Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/UNH]

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Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. Research Report

On September 12, 2013, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (Bristol-Myers) reported results from the Phase 3, randomized, double-blind clinical trial (Study 043) comparing Yervoy 10 mg/kg (ipilimumab) (n=399) to placebo (n=400) following radiation in patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have received prior treatment with docetaxel.  The Company revealed that the study's primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) did not reach statistical significance (HR = 0.85; 95% CI = 0.72-1.00; p = 0.053). Nevertheless, the Company stated that anti-tumor activity was observed across some efficacy endpoints, including progression free-survival. W. R. Gerritsen, M.D., Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands, said, "Although the study did not meet its primary endpoint, clinical activity was observed in this Phase 3 trial with a suggestion of greater activity in those with less advanced castration-resistant prostate cancer. These results offer important insights for ongoing and future studies of Yervoy in prostate cancer, including a second large trial of Yervoy in patients with less advanced disease." The Full Research Report on Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.investorsreports.com/report/2013-09-16/BMY]

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