A new study has found for the first time that maintenance therapy with the novel antibody, Rituximab ( MabThera, Rituxan ...
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Patients suffering from a blood disorder that prevents proper clotting have the option of a new medication that may dramatically ...
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Rheumatoid arthritis patients who failed to respond to initial treatment with Rituximab ( MabThera, Rituxan ) ( a chimeric monoclonal ...
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A small group of patients with severe Graves' eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms — and improved vision ...
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Lapatinib ( Tykerb ) could be used to treat inflammatory breast cancer, an aggressive from of the disease which represents ...
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Combining two chemotherapy drugs with Trastuzumab ( Herceptin ) to treat women who have metastatic HER2+ breast cancer may offer ...
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Some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) are associated with significantly higher risks of dying from heart-related causes among healthy ...
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Low-dose Acetylsalicylic Acid ( Aspirin ) therapy is a reasonable measure to prevent a first myocardial infarction or stroke among ...
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In an investigational study, Losartan ( Cozaar ) 150 mg, administered once daily, significantly reduced the risk of all-cause death ...
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Many pediatric and adolescent patients who received second-generation antipsychotic medications experienced significant weight gain, along with varied adverse effects on ...
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The treatment with a number of antipsychotic medications is associated with weight gain, and for some, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia.
This cluster ...
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A new study has shown that use of Clozapine ( Clozaril, Leponex ) is associated with lower mortality (by 26%), ...
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Mayo investigators reported that cancer in about two-thirds of 37 patients with aggressive differentiated thyroid cancer treated with the drug ...
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The PLATO ( A Study of Platelet Inhibition and Patient Outcomes ) trial showed that Ticagrelor ( Brilinta ) has ...
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A study led by McMaster University researchers found high doses of Clopidogrel ( Plavix ) significantly reduce complications in heart ...
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In patients with myocardial infarction, risk of hospital admission for bleeding increases with the number of antithrombotic drugs used. Patients ...
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Three studies have shown the anti-TNF ( Tumour Necrosis Factor ) therapy Etanercept ( Enbrel ) to be effective, with ...
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Treatment with anti-tumor necrosis factor ( TNF ) agents is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis in patients with ...
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Sunitinib ( Sutent ) prolongs progression-free and overall survival, and is safe and well tolerated in advanced kidney cancer ( ...
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Adding Cetuximab ( Erbitux ) to radiation therapy prolongs survival in patients with locally advanced head and neck cancer compared ...
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Two medications approved as treatment for drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia ( CML ) continue to provide patients with quicker, better ...
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Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, reports on use of Avastin ( Bevacizumab ), to benefit diabetic ...
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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Physicians today have an abundance of ...
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The targeted therapy Avastin ( Bevacizumab ), alone and in combination with the chemotherapy drug CPT-11, significantly increased response rates, ...
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Using Herceptin ( Trastuzumab ) with chemotherapy, instead of after, clearly improves treatment of women with HER2+ breast cancer, and ...
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The use of Darbepoetin alfa ( Aranesp ) in patients with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and moderate anemia who were ...
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Finasteride is an inhibitor of type II 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that metabolises testosterone into the more potent androgen, dihydrotestosterone ( ...
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The European Commission has approved Removab ( Catumaxomab ) for the treatment of malignant ascites. The approval is based on ...
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A Phase II study with the trifunctional antibody Catumaxomab ( Removab ) in the treatment of patients with gastric cancer ...
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New data from a Phase IIB clinical study of Odanacatib, oral, once-weekly investigational treatment for osteoporosis, showed that when stopping ...
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Insulin glargine ( Lantus ) is a long-acting insulin analogue, an Insulin molecule that has been modified for more sustained ...
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Human Genome Sciences has announced the results of two pivotal animal efficacy studies, which showed the life-saving potential of the ...
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New phase III data demonstrated that Pitavastatin ( Livalo ) is non-inferior to Atorvastatin ( Lipitor ) and Simvastatin ( ...
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Cyproterone acetate is a derivative of progesterone, and has progestagenic, antiandrogenic, and antigonadotrophic effects.
High-dose preparations available in the UK ...
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Hoffmann-La Roche, in consultation with Health Canada, has informed HealthCare Professionals of important new safety information regarding the use of ...
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Amgen Canada, on behalf of Immunex, in collaboration with Health Canada, has informed HealthCare Professionals of updated safety information regarding ...
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OSI Pharmaceuticals and Genentech announced that FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee ( ODAC ) ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Kalbitor ( Ecallantide ) to treat sudden and potentially life-threatening ...
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In a Phase 3, head-to-head trial of Denosumab versus Zoledronic acid ( Zometa ) in the treatment of bone metastases ...
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Novartis has informed healthcare professionals regarding changes in the Warnings and Precautions section of the Voltaren Gel ( Diclofenac sodium ...
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Coagulation is an important process that prevents excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Sometimes, however, clots form on ...
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Dronedarone ( Multaq ) is indicated for rhythm and rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation ( AF ) / ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) is reviewing preliminary data from a recent study suggesting that patients using ...
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs, including COX-2 inhibitors ) may rarely
precipitate renal failure, and vulnerable ( particularly elderly ) patients ...
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Tamiflu ( Oseltamivir ) and Relenza ( Zanamivir ) are both neuraminidase enzyme inhibitors. They act by inhibiting entry of ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has warned to avoid using the stomach acid reducer Omeprazole ( Prilosec ...
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Angiotensin converting enzyme ( ACE ) inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor antagonists ( sartans ) are licensed for a range ...
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Temsirolimus (Torisel ) is an antineoplastic agent used to treat patients with advanced renal-cell carcinoma who have at least three ...
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The antiepileptic drugs Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Primidone, and Phenobarbital are known to cause osteomalacia, and the product information for healthcare
professionals for ...
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The FDA ( Foodand Drug Administration ) has approved revisions to the drug label for Byetta ( Exenatide) to include ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has completed a review of 78 cases of altered kidney function reported ...
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The selective D2 dopamine receptor antagonist Metoclopramide is an antiemetic and antinauseant, available in several branded oral or injectable formulations ...
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Novartis announced that it received approval from the German regulatory authorities for its adjuvanted cell culture-based Influenza A/H1N1 2009 monovalent ...
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The European Association for the Study of Diabetes ( EASD ) made an urgent call for more research into a ...
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A third case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy ( PML ) has been reported in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis treated ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Arzerra ( Ofatumumab ) for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Votrient ( Pazopanib ), the sixth drug to be approved ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Crestor ( Rosuvastatin calcium ) for use in pediatric patients ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved use of the vaccine Gardasil for the prevention of genital ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) is reviewing adverse event information for Exjade ( Deferasirox ) from a ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Berinert, the first treatment for acute abdominal attacks and facial ...
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DAR-311, a Phase III clinical trial evaluating the endothelin receptor antagonist ( ERA ) Darusentan for the treatment of resistant ...
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Interim results of a study being conducted by scientists at the University of Liverpool suggest that children aged three years ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has completed a review of 88 cases of acute pancreatitis in patients ...
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Tibotec Therapeutics, in cooperation with FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ), has informed healthcare professionals of an important safety ...
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The EMEA ( European Medicines Agency ) has completed a review of the safety and effectiveness of Dextropropoxyphene-containing medicines.
The ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Saphris tablets ( Asenapine ) to treat adults with schizophrenia, ...
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Restrictions on the use of the second-generation antipsychotic drug Clozapine ( Clozaril ), due to safety concerns, may have caused ...
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Golimumab ( Simponi ), a new tumour necrosis factor-alpha ( TNF-alpha ) blocker reduces the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid ...
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Use of monoclonal anti-TNF-alpha antibodies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis appears to be associated with an increased risk for ...
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Treatment with anti-TNF ( tumor necrosis factor ) blockers is recognized as a risk factor for tuberculosis ( TB ) ...
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The risk of cancer possibly increases if patients with diabetes use the long-acting nsulin analogue Glargine instead of human Insulin. ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) is requiring the manufacturers of TNF blockers to update the Boxed Warning ...
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The antidiabetic medication Metformin is associated with a reduced risk of pancreatic cancer in diabetics, according to a new study ...
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Positive results from the first of three Phase III studies of Velaglucerase alfa, an enzyme replacement therapy in development for ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) is aware of four recently-published observational studies that looked at the use ...
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Montelukast sodium ( Singulair ), a leukotriene-receptor antagonist, is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients ...
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Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid primarily used for its marked anti-inflammatory action.
In Canada, the 40-mg/mL suspension has been authorized ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) announced that it is requiring manufacturers to put a Boxed Warning on ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Multaq tablets ( Dronedarone ) to help maintain normal heart ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Alimta ( Pemetrexed ), the first drug available for maintenance ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved the blood-thinning drug Effient tablets ( Prasugrel ) to reduce ...
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The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use ( CHMP ), the scientific advisory committee of the European Medicines Agency ...
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Judicial Watch has announced that it has obtained records from the FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) documenting 28 ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved a revised label for Gardasil, a vaccine to protect against ...
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Results of a study demonstrated that Natalizumab ( Tysabri ) promoted regeneration and stabilization of damage done to the myelin ...
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A Phase 2 clinical trial of Genz-112638 for Gaucher disease type 1 met its primary endpoint.
Genzyme is developing Genz-112638, a ...
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Mipomersen in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia ( hoFH ) met its primary endpoint, with a 25 percent reduction in ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has informed healthcare professionals of the risk of serious liver injury, including ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has informed healthcare professionals of clinical trial data that suggest increased mortality ...
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Neuropsychiatric events have been reported in some patients taking Montelukast ( Singulair ), Zafirlukast ( Accolate ), and Zileuton ( ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Avastin ( Bevacizumab ) to treat patients with glioblastoma multiforme ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has approved Samsca tablets ( Tolvaptan ) to treat hyponatremia associated with ...
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Genentech and OSI Pharmaceuticals have informed Healthcare Professionals of new safety information regarding Tarceva ( Erlotinib ).
Tarceva monotherapy is indicated ...
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The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) announced that it is requiring manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gel ...
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Lapatinib ( Tykerb ) could be used to treat inflammatory breast cancer, an aggressive from of the disease which represents ...
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Combining two chemotherapy drugs with Trastuzumab ( Herceptin ) to treat women who have metastatic HER2+ breast cancer may offer ...
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The use of Bevacizumab ( Avastin ) alone to treat a subgroup of recurrent grade 3 brain tumors showed it ...
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Researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center have found that increased angiogenesis and vascular endothelial growth ...
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New research supports a modest beneficial effect of Anakinra ( Kineret ) for rheumatoid arthritis patients, but warns against potential ...
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