Centocor Ortho Biotech Data to be Presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
... cardiac toxicity. Myocardial damage may lead to
congestive heart failure and may occur as the total ... should be carefully monitored
congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy may occur after ... events (including myocardial infarction, stroke,
congestive heart failure, and hemodialysis vascular access ...
Symphony Medical Announces First Patient Successfully Treated With Novel Congestive Heart Failure Therapy
... intended to prevent or reverse the progression of
congestive heart failure in patients who have an enlarged ... heart mitral valve which contributed to
congestive heart failure. During the surgery to repair the ... of the left ventricle, which is typical in
congestive heart failure. As such, this new therapy has the ...
KanekaQH(TM) Ubiquinol Dramatically Boosts Ejection Fraction in Patients With Late-Stage Congestive Heart Failure
... evaluating ubiquinol's effects on late-stage
congestive heart failure showed that the newly available ...
"In 25 years of experience in treating
congestive heart failure, we have consistently seen the best ... levels in these seven patients with end-stage
congestive heart failure was associated with overall ...
Bioheart, Inc. to Introduce At-Home Heart Failure Monitor for Congestive Heart Failure Patients
... this tremendous opportunity to better serve
the
congestive Heart Failure patient population and their ... available
through physician prescription.
ABOUT
congestive HEART FAILURE
congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart failure, is a ...
Bioheart, Inc. Announces Financial Results for First Quarter 2008
... cardiac devices who are experiencing
congestive heart failure.
-- Bioheart initiated its ... expand our clinical body of evidence in
treating
congestive heart failure patients. This Phase II/III, ... myoblasts to treat patients suffering
from
congestive heart failure. These myoblasts, adult stem cells ...
Palatin Technologies Announces New Strategic Objectives and Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
... use in
treatment of acute systemic hypertension,
congestive heart failure and
hemorrhagic shock. The ... the next fiscal year for treatment of acute
congestive heart failure;
-- Advancing new Palatin ... use in treatment of acute
systemic hypertension,
congestive heart failure and other diseases.
Palatin's ...
Genomics Likely to Replace Traditional Drug Therapies in Treating CHF
... NEW YORK, April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The market for
congestive heart
failure (CHF) drug treatments was estimated ... to a new report by
Kalorama Information,
congestive Heart Failure: Major World Markets, Volume
I: ... adequate answer.
Kalorama Information's report
congestive Heart Failure: Major World
Markets, Volume I: ...
Palatin Technologies, Inc. Reports Positive Results of a Phase I Clinical Study With PL-3994 for the Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure
... development for treatment of acute
decompensated
congestive heart failure (CHF). The Phase I trial was ... the subcutaneous route of administration.
About
congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Currently in the U.S., CHF ... over 1,100,000 hospitalizations for CHF in
2004.
congestive heart failure has tremendous human and financial ...
United States FDA Clears the REGEN Trial to Test Bioheart's Combination Gene and Stem Cell Therapy in Heart Failure Patients
... I clinical trial for MyoCell SDF-1 (Stromal Derived Factor - 1) to treat
congestive heart failure. The REGEN trial will enroll 15 patients in a multicenter, ... safety and cardiovascular effects of the implantation of MyoCell SDF-1 in
congestive heart failure patients post myocardial infarction(s).
MyoCell SDF-1 ...
Symphony Medical Changes Name to CardioPolymers, Inc.
... biocompatible polymer implants to treat cardiac patients - specifically,
congestive heart failure patients with an enlarged left ventricle."
... clinical development intended to prevent or reverse the progression of
congestive heart failure in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition in ...
Pixantrone Significantly Increases Complete Remissions, Overall Response Rates, Frequency of Durable Remissions and Progression Free Survival in Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Aggressive Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
... vs. 4.5%). Events considered cardiac disorders included cardiac arrest,
congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cyanosis, pericardial effusion, and ... (initial) treatment, they cause cumulative heart damage that may result in
congestive heart failure many years later. As a result, there is a lifetime limit of ...
Low Occurrence of Severe Cardiac Side Effects Despite Extensive Prior Doxorubicin Treatment Reported in Pixantrone Pivotal Trial
... of doxorubicin, a dose at which 5.6% of patients are expected to develop
congestive heart failure (CHF). At cumulative doses of doxorubicin in excess of ... (initial) treatment, they cause cumulative heart damage that may result in
congestive heart failure many years later. As a result, there is a lifetime limit of ...
FDA Approves Astellas' Vaprisol(R) (Conivaptan Hydrochloride Injection) Premixed in 5% Dextrose for the Treatment of Hyponatremia
... brain
damage and death.
In the treatment of hyponatremia associated with
congestive heart
failure, Vaprisol is indicated only for those patients for whom ... in hospitalized patients. Vaprisol is not indicated for the
treatment of
congestive heart failure. It should only be used for the
treatment of hyponatremia in ...
Millennium Announces VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection First-Quarter 2008 U.S. Net Sales
... been studied in mantle
cell lymphoma. Acute development or exacerbation of
congestive heart
failure, and/or new onset of decreased left ventricular ejection ... to be possibly related to study drug: including reports of
cardiac arrest,
congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, renal
failure, pneumonia and sepsis. ...
Millennium Announces 2008 Goals for Growth, Building on Record 2007 Results
... been studied in mantle
cell lymphoma. Acute development or exacerbation of
congestive heart
failure, and/or new onset of decreased left ventricular ejection ... to be possibly related to study drug: including reports of
cardiac arrest,
congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, renal
failure, pneumonia and sepsis. ...
Millennium to Receive $40 Million Milestone Payment for Achievement of Sales Threshold for Velcade(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection
... been studied in mantle
cell lymphoma. Acute development or exacerbation of
congestive heart
failure, and/or new onset of decreased left ventricular ejection ... to be possibly related to study drug: including reports of
cardiac arrest,
congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, renal
failure, pneumonia and sepsis. ...
FDA Approves New SPRYCEL(R) (Dasatinib) Product Labeling for Patients with Chronic-Phase CML
... (23%, 0%), superficial
edema (17%, 41%), generalized edema (2%, 4%),
congestive heart
failure/cardiac dysfunction (2%, 0%), pericardial effusion (1%, ... gastrointestinal bleeding (4%), dyspnea (3%), sepsis
(1%), diarrhea (2%),
congestive heart failure (2%), and pericardial
effusion (1%). Grade 3/4 elevations ...
Novel gene found for dilated cardiomyopathy
... women and is most common between the ages of 20 and 60 years, although it also occurs in fetuses, newborns and children. About one in three cases of
congestive heart failure is due to DCM, which also occurs in children.
Dr. Towbin and his colleagues screened 208 patients, mostly children and young adults, ...
Cimzia(R) (certolizumab pegol) Provides Long-Term Remission and Response Rates in Infliximab-Refractory Crohn's Patients
... for the development of lymphoma. The potential role of TNF blocker therapy in the development of malignancies is not known.
Cases of worsening
congestive heart failure (CHF) and new onset CHF have been reported with TNF blockers. CIMZIA has not been formally studied in patients with CHF. Exercise ...
Physician's Organization Makes History by Publishing U.S.'s First Adult Stem Cell Guidelines (ASCTA Drives Safe Stem Cell Practices)
... and Director of Cardiac and Vascular diseases at Regenocyte Therapeutic, a company successfully treating patients with heart disease such as
congestive heart failure and lung disease such as pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, and pulmonary hypertension.
Adult stem cells have undergone much more research ...
Health Canada Approves SIMPONI(TM) (golimumab) for Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis
... therapy
for patients with a history of malignancy or when considering continuing
treatment in patients who develop malignancy.
Worsening
congestive heart failure (CHF) and new onset CHF have been
reported with TNF blockers. Cases of CHF in patients with known cardiovascular
risk factors have been ...
Repair Stem Cell Institute Warns About Real Cost of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
... now, every week, improving dozens and dozens of lives all over the world. He emphasized that "Patients stricken with disabling diseases such as
congestive heart failure, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ataxia, autism, COPD, emphysema, Crohn's, and ...
Amorcyte Reports Phase I Results of AMR-001 to Improve Recovery From Severe Heart Attack at ACC Annual Scientific Session
... remodeling leading to further tissue damage over time and downstream adverse events including premature death, recurrent myocardial infarction,
congestive heart failure, significant arrhythmias and acute coronary syndrome. Amorcyte's therapy aims to limit ventricular remodeling.
About ...
Sopherion Therapeutics Announces Completion of Enrollment in Phase III Study of Myocet in Metastatic Breast Cancer
... in patients with HER-2 overexpressing breast cancer; the 3 drug combination was well tolerated with no cases of treatment-related symptomatic
congestive heart failure. "
Phase III Study Design
The study is a global, randomized, multicenter pivotal Phase III study in 363 patients who ...
Sopherion Therapeutics, LLC Announces Publication of Phase I/II Myocet(R) (Nonpegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin) Data in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients
... in patients with HER-2 overexpressing breast cancer. The 3-drug combination was well tolerated. There were no cases of treatment-related symptomatic
congestive heart failure. This is noteworthy because cardiotoxicity is a common and therapy-limiting adverse event of the anthracycline class of anti-cancer ...
Cardiovascular Side Effects of Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone Linked to Vascular and Energy Pathways by Genomas Clinical Study
... observed to have side effects of weight gain and abdominal obesity, which exacerbate the diabetic condition itself, and to cause edema and exacerbate
congestive heart failure in certain patients. Individuals vary in their risk and there is no known method for predicting such side effects. FDA-mandated "black ...
Inverseon's Asthma Therapy Receives Notice of Allowance; Clinical Trial Highlighted in Lancet
... of certain beta blockers for the treatment of asthma," commented Amie E. Franklin, PhD, of Inverseon. "A similar story played out 10 years ago in
congestive heart failure where certain beta blocker drugs have become billion dollar products."
"The Lancet Comment on Inverseon's human asthma study ...
Victhom announces the completion of the second phase of the apnea therapy development
... disorder that happens mostly during sleep. Apnea is a co-morbidity with other physiological issues such as high blood pressure, heart attack,
congestive heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke or depression. The National Sleep Foundation estimates that more than 18 million American adults suffer ...
InteKrin Therapeutics to Present at the 27th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, January 13
... TZD full PPAR agonists Actos(R) (pioglitazone) and Avandia(R)
(rosiglitazone), which while efficacious are associated with weight gain,
edema,
congestive heart failure and bone fracture. Unlike TZDs, INT131 was
specifically selected for its ability to separate powerful PPAR anti-diabetic
efficacy from ...
VivoMetrics to Present at the 2009 Biotech Showcase
... using LifeShirt at nearly 300 leading research and academic institutions across a wide range of disease states, including sleep disordered breathing,
congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis. For more information, visit www.lifeshirt.com .
Forward-looking ...
You: Being Beautiful Authors Mehmet Oz, MD, & Michael Roizen, MD, Call Ribose One of the Decade's 'Real Nutritional Heroes'
... Fatigue Syndrome and
fibromyalgia as well as a general malaise of exhaustion," said Teitelbaum.
Corvalen(R) is also used by physicians to treat
congestive heart failure and
to prepare patients for off-pump bypass surgery(1).
"Bioenergy D-Ribose(TM) also has sweeping applications for healthy ...
New Data Suggest CIMZIA(R) (Certolizumab Pegol) Active in Treating Moderate to Severe Crohn's Patients With Fistulizing Disease
... in patients treated with CIMZIA(R). There is no evidence that CIMZIA(R) therapy has an effect on in vivo coagulation.
Cases of worsening
congestive heart failure (CHF) and new onset CHF have been reported with TNF blockers. CIMZIA (R) has not been formally studied in patients with CHF. ...
Noninvasive Medical Technologies Helps Make Young Tennessee Woman's Wishes Come True
... and communications solutions
for military and civilian medical use. Aiming to improve the odds for people
medically at risk from dehydration or
congestive heart failure, ORNL and NMT
were actively engaged in improving and miniaturizing NMT's proprietary,
patented ZOE(TM), an FDA-approved noninvasive ...
Neurocrine Biosciences Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
... a Phase I single dose-escalating clinical trial with
a third CRF1 compound, 586529, for the treatment of anxiety and depression.
Urocortin 2 for
congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Continues Preclinical
Evaluation
Initiation of longer term (up to 72 hours in duration) Phase II
clinical trials of urocortin 2 ...
Osteoporosis Drugs Increase Risk for Heart Problems
... heart disease or hypertension," said Jennifer
Miranda, MD, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. "If left untreated, it
can lead to pulmonary edema,
congestive heart failure, or the formation of
a blood clot that can cause a brain embolism and stroke."
In a metaanalysis, Dr. Miranda and colleagues from the ...
Savient's Pegloticase Data in Treatment-Failure Gout Patients Presented at 72nd Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology Conference
... seven deaths indicated above.
- A third patient who was on pegloticase every 4 weeks, following a placebo dose had an SAE relating to
congestive heart failure which was resolved after hospitalization. However, as previously reported, this patient died of renal failure after ...
BioCryst Reports Results From the First-Ever Completed Active-Controlled Phase 2 Study in Hospitalized Influenza
... test (RAT) for influenza and had one or more criteria for
hospitalization, namely: age greater than or equal to 60 years, chronic
lung disease,
congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, low oxygen
saturation, low blood pressure, or severity of illness requiring supportive
care. Of the 137 patients ...
Gerson Lehrman Group and BIO Collaborate to Identify Scientific Expertise for the Seventh Annual BIO Investor Forum
... Gerson Lehrman
Group's leading physician consultants along with executives from public and
private equity biotechnology companies to discuss:
--
congestive Heart Failure -- Cystic Fibrosis -- Epilepsy -- Fibromyalgia -- Lung Cancer -- Neurodegenerative Diseases -- Novel Solid Tumor Targets ...
Lilly to Acquire ImClone Systems in $6.5 Billion Transaction
... consider the use of ERBITUX in combination with radiation
therapy in head and neck cancer patients with a history of coronary artery
disease,
congestive heart failure or arrhythmias in light of these risks
- Closely monitor serum electrolytes including serum magnesium,
potassium, and calcium during ...
Novavax Completes Enrollment of Its Seasonal Influenza VLP Vaccine Phase IIa Clinical Trial
... complications such as
pneumonia. In addition, influenza exacerbates the symptoms of chronic
health conditions such as diabetes, asthma and
congestive heart failure.
The most severe disease occurs in infants and young children and adults
older than 65 years of age. The CDC reports that 15 to 60 ...