Novel Valortim(R) Mechanism of Action Data Presented at the ... - FOXBusiness
2009-03-31 19:55:15

Novel Valortim(R) Mechanism of Action Data Presented at the ... FOXBusiness Inhalation anthrax is often fatal, even if treated by antibiotics. Currently, antibiotics are the only drugs available for therapeutic or prophylactic use for inhalation anthrax, and post-exposure prophylaxis is the only FDA-approved indication for ...

Mortality and tardive dyskinesia: long-term study using the US ... - British Journal of Psychiatry
2009-03-31 14:10:59

Mortality and tardive dyskinesia: long-term study using the US ... British Journal of Psychiatry, UK In a small study, 27 antipsychotic polypharmacy was a risk factor for shortened survival time, as was being edentulous, an older male and not being treated with anticholinergics. A recent study 28 found a 308% increase in the risk of colon cancer in ...

People with breast cancer, diabetes at higher risk for ... - HemOncToday
2009-03-31 10:38:15

People with breast cancer, diabetes at higher risk for ... HemOncToday, NJ Diabetes was associated with increased odds for being hospitalized for any cause (OR=1.32; 95% CI, 1.19-1.46), for any chemotherapy toxicity (OR=1.38; 95% CI, 1.23-1.56), for infection or fever (OR=1.43; 95% CI, 1.2-1.7), for anemia (OR=1.24; 95% CI, ...

Why There Is No AIDS Vaccine - NBC6.net
2009-03-31 06:36:59

Why There Is No AIDS Vaccine NBC6.net, FL Of note, new means of preventing HIV infection, such as topical microbicide gels to prevent sexual transmission of HIV and antiretroviral therapy (ART) as pre-exposure prophylaxis for individuals at high risk of HIV infection, are in advanced testing. ...

Zosano Pharma, Inc. to Present Positive Phase 2 Results of Its ... - Business Wire (press release)
2009-03-31 06:04:18

Zosano Pharma, Inc. to Present Positive Phase 2 Results of Its ... Business Wire (press release), CA Zosano Pharma, Inc. is a privately held pharmaceutical company developing products for the treatment of osteoporosis, chemotherapy induced neutropenia and anemia associated with chronic kidney disease, using its novel transdermal delivery technology. ...

Pharming confirms Rhucin European MAA filing timeline - FOXBusiness
2009-03-31 01:03:13

Pharming confirms Rhucin European MAA filing timeline FOXBusiness To date, 150 HAE (Hereditary angioedema) patients have received a total of 334 therapeutic doses of Rhucin to treat acute angioedema attacks. 179 repeat doses have been administered to treat acute HAE attacks in 83 patients. The Company considers that ...

Dyax obtains FDA complete response letter for hereditary ... - Trading Markets (press release)
2009-03-30 22:26:21

Dyax obtains FDA complete response letter for hereditary ... Trading Markets (press release), CA ... a complete response letter from the FDA pertaining to the company's biologic license application for DX-88 for the treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema. The letter outlines requirements for approval of DX-88 in this indication. ... Dyax cuts 60 jobs; sees Q1 charge Reuters Dyax trims pipeline, cuts 60 jobs to focus on DX-88 Mass High Tech all 28 news articles

Hyperion Therapeutics Announces Results for Phase II Study in Urea ... - FOXBusiness
2009-03-30 18:59:34

Hyperion Therapeutics Announces Results for Phase II Study in Urea ... FOXBusiness The most common adverse reactions associated with BUPHENYL(R) were amenorrhea dysfunction, decreased appetite, body odor (probably caused by its metabolite phenylacetate) and bad taste or taste aversion. Patients with urea cycle disorders should not ...

Acute respiratory tract infections: When are antibiotics indicated? - Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
2009-03-30 13:17:21

Acute respiratory tract infections: When are antibiotics indicated? Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, NY Viruses are the most common cause of acute pharyngitis, and the condition should be managed with supportive therapy that includes analgesics, antipyretics, and gargle.11 Group A streptococci (GAS) cause 15% to 30% of cases of acute pharyngitis in ...

Sunset for Statins after AURORA? - New England Journal of Medicine (subscription)
2009-03-30 09:23:48

Sunset for Statins after AURORA? New England Journal of Medicine (subscription), MA [CrossRef][ISI][Medline] Baigent C, Burbury K, Wheeler D. Premature cardiovascular disease in chronic renal failure. Lancet 2000;356:147-152. [CrossRef][ISI][Medline] Kjekshus J, Apetrei E, Barrios V, et al. Rosuvastatin in older patients with systolic ...