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AcelRx Announces Positive Phase 2 Results from a Study of ARX-01 Sufentanil NanoTabs in Treating Post-Operative Pain

... Study in major abdominal surgery patients achieved primary and secondary ... management of post-operative pain following major abdominal surgery reported statistically significant ... study included 88 patients undergoing major abdominal surgery randomized to receive either 10 mcg or 15 ...

Ironwood and Forest Present Additional Positive Phase 2b Study Results for Linaclotide in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation

... Demonstrate Linaclotide Provided Early Onset of abdominal Pain Relief and Improved Bowel Habits -- ... across a range of doses, significantly improved abdominal symptoms, bowel habits, and global assessments ... a statistically significant improvement in abdominal symptoms, bowel habits, and global assessments ...

Video: Data on More Than 15 Novartis Oncology Compounds at ASCO Highlight Progress Toward Targeted Therapies for Diverse Tumor Types

... identified in clinical studies include nausea, abdominal pain, gas, constipation, vomiting, pain on ... fatigue, stomatitis, dehydration, pneumonitis, abdominal pain and asthenia. The most common laboratory ... superficial edema (6%; 5%), hemorrhage (6%; 11%), abdominal pain (11%; 4%), nausea (6%; 4%), diarrhea (3%; ...

New Study Shows Probiotic Strain Effective in Improving Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

... Bacillus coagulans significantly reduces abdominal pain and bloating CLEVELAND, March 24 ... GBI-30, PTA-6086 was effective in relieving abdominal pain and bloating in subjects with irritable ... statistically significant reductions in abdominal pain and bloating versus baseline at each of the ...

Continued Overall Survival Advantage Reported From Pivotal Trial of VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapy in Patients With Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma

... (excluding vertigo) (each 17%), pain in limb and abdominal pain (each 15%), bone pain (14%), back pain and ... (14% vs 10%), pain in extremity (14% vs 9%), abdominal pain (14% vs 7%), paresthesia (13% vs 4%), herpes ... (13% vs 7%), hypertension (13% vs 7%), abdominal pain upper (12% vs 9%), hypotension (12% vs 3%), ...

Prolonged Progression-Free Survival Demonstrated by VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Induction Regimens in Transplant-Eligible Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Patients

... vertigo) (each 17%), pain in limb and abdominal pain (each 15%), bone pain (14%), back pain and ... (14% vs 10%), pain in extremity (14% vs 9%), abdominal pain (14% vs 7%), paresthesia (13% vs 4%), herpes ... (13% vs 7%), hypertension (13% vs 7%), abdominal pain upper (12% vs 9%), hypotension (12% vs 3%), ...

Novel VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Four-Drug Combination Was Well Tolerated In Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Patients

... vertigo) (each 17%), pain in limb and abdominal pain (each 15%), bone pain (14%), back pain and ... (14% vs 10%), pain in extremity (14% vs 9%), abdominal pain (14% vs 7%), paresthesia (13% vs 4%), herpes ... (13% vs 7%), hypertension (13% vs 7%), abdominal pain upper (12% vs 9%), hypotension (12% vs 3%), ...

Long-Term Study Evaluates Boosted PREZISTA(R) Vs. Lopinavir/Ritonavir as Part of HIV Combination Therapy in Treatment-Naive Adults

... were diarrhea (6 percent), headache (5 percent), abdominal pain (4 percent), nausea (3 percent), vomiting (2 ... were diarrhea (12 percent), nausea (7 percent), abdominal pain (5 percent), rash (6 percent), vomiting (4 ... asthenia (3 percent), headache (2 percent), abdominal distension (2 percent), and dyspepsia ....

Ironwood and Forest Present Positive Phase 2b Study Results for Linaclotide in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation

... across a range of doses, significantly reduced abdominal pain and significantly improved constipation ... The results of this study showing improvement in abdominal pain and constipation are encouraging," said ... of patients with severe/very severe baseline abdominal pain, improvement was even more pronounced (-0.8 ...

Ironwood and Collaborators Present Preclinical Data Demonstrating That Cyclic GMP Alleviates Intestinal Pain

... in patients with IBS-C, linaclotide reduced abdominal pain and improved bowel habits. The detailed ... CC. In patients with IBS-C, linaclotide reduced abdominal pain and relieved constipation-the hallmarks of ... suffers from IBS, a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain and disturbed bowel function. IBS accounts ...

Ironwood and Forest to Present Positive Data From Linaclotide Phase 2b IBS-C Study at ACG Annual Scientific Conference

... at all linaclotide dose levels. Notably, abdominal pain was clinically and statistically ... in patients with IBS-C, linaclotide reduced abdominal pain and relieved constipation-the hallmarks of ... suffers from IBS, a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain and disturbed bowel function. IBS accounts ...

AstraZeneca Submits sNDA for NEXIUM(R) I.V. for Peptic Ulcer Bleed Indication

... with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In patients 1 to 17 years of age, the most ... reactions with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, and somnolence. ... with NEXIUM include headache, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Injection site reactions have also been ...

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and Forest Laboratories Announce Presentation of Linaclotide Phase 2b Chronic Constipation Study Results

... stool consistency, straining, bloating, abdominal discomfort, and severity of constipation. ... outcomes included measures of abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and bloating on a ... suffers from IBS, a chronic condition marked by abdominal pain and disturbed bowel function. IBS accounts ...

New Analysis Shows Efficacy of REMICADE(R) in Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in Patients with Recent Disease Onset or Long-Standing Disease

... bloody stools, severe diarrhea and frequent abdominal pain. Tiny open sores, or ulcers, form on the ... of Crohn's disease can vary but often include abdominal pain and tenderness, frequent diarrhea, rectal ... skin and eyes), dark brown urine, right-sided abdominal pain, fever or severe fatigue. Blood disorders ...

New AMITIZA 8 mcg Phase III Studies Demonstrated Overall Symptom Improvement in Adult Women with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation (IBS-C)

... IBS-C is a chronic disorder characterized by abdominal discomfort or pain and changes in bowel habits ... associated with constipation, the presence of abdominal discomfort or pain is what differentiates IBS-C ... nausea (29%), diarrhea (12%), headache (11%), abdominal pain (8%), abdominal distention (6%), and ...

Cadence Pharmaceuticals Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Provides Clinical Program Update

... the treatment of acute pain in adults following abdominal laparoscopic surgery. The trial design ... III Completed Treatment of pain following abdominal gynecologic surgery 301 ... I Completed Treatment of pain following abdominal laparoscopic surgery 304 ...

Microbia and Forest Laboratories Announce Preliminary Results of Linaclotide Phase 2b Studies

... (CSBM) frequency, stool consistency, straining, abdominal pain, bloating, and abdominal discomfort-that ... stool consistency, abdominal pain, bloating, abdominal discomfort, adequate relief, and IBS-C symptom ... outcomes included measures of abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort, and bloating on a daily basis, ...

CSL Behring Reaches Primary Endpoint in Clinical Study of C1-INH for Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema

... lead to faster relief of acute symptoms of abdominal and facial attacks compared with placebo in ... deficiency and a documented history of facial or abdominal attacks. The primary objective was to show that ... the time to onset of relief of symptoms of abdominal or facial HAE attacks. The primary endpoint was ...

New Analysis of Study Data Shows That Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) Delivers Rapid Symptom Relief for Ulcerative Colitis Patients

... symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal cramping and an urgent need to go to the ... respectively, were headache (35% vs. 36%), abdominal pain (18% vs. 14%), eructation (16% vs. 15%), ... rhinitis (42% vs. 36%), diarrhea (35% vs. 50%), abdominal pain (32% vs. 44%) and flatulence (24% vs. 30%). ...

AspenBio Pharma Reports Strong Results with Appendicitis Triage Blood Test from Large Multiple Hospital Study

... who presented to the emergency rooms with abdominal pain, with appendicitis as a possible diagnosis. ... of the AppyScore test in patients with abdominal pain may exceed the boundaries of patients with ... enter hospital emergency rooms complaining of abdominal pain and who could potentially have appendicitis. ...

Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Launches Asacol(R) HD (mesalamine) Delayed-Release Tablets

... inflamed, people experience symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal cramping and an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Flares can vary in ... in patients treated with Asacol and Asacol HD were nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, eructation, flatulence, exacerbation of UC, headache, rhinitis, ...

New One-Year Data from REMICADE(R) SONIC Trial Show Sustained Efficacy Compared with Azathioprine in Treatment of Crohn's Disease

... factors. Symptoms of Crohn's disease can vary but often include abdominal pain and tenderness, frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight loss and ... injury - jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), dark brown urine, right-sided abdominal pain, fever, or severe tiredness. Blood disorders - fever that ...

Shire Announces Study Results of the Effects of INTUNIV(TM) (Guanfacine) Extended Release on Secondary Measures in Children with ADHD and Oppositional Symptoms

... than or equal to 10 percent) were somnolence, headache, sedation, upper abdominal pain, fatigue and irritability. The majority of treatment emergent ... (32 percent), headache (26 percent), fatigue (18 percent), upper abdominal pain (14 percent) and sedation (13 percent). Syncope occurred in ...

Ironwood Announces Linaclotide European Licensing Agreement with Almirall

... IBS-C or CC. In patients with IBS-C, linaclotide significantly reduced abdominal pain and bloating and improved bowel function throughout the 12-week ... IBS-C is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and discomfort associated with altered bowel habits. There are ...

Nektar Announces Positive Results from Phase 2 Study of Oral NKTR-118 in Patients with Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC)

... study that led to discontinuation of medication were diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramping. These side effects were most frequent in the 50 mg dose group. ... complex resulting from opioid use that encompasses constipation, bloating, abdominal cramping, and gastroesophageal reflux. Constipation is the hallmark of ...

Gallbladder Removal Through Vagina Offers Minimally Invasive Alternative

... the surgery. "NOTES reduces the number of and may eliminate the need for abdominal incisions compared with traditional laparoscopic surgery, and may reduce ... 2. Lamb, diagnosed with gallstone disease, had been experiencing severe abdominal pain for weeks that was not responding to dietary changes, and surgery was ...

Study Results Show Epratuzumab Provided Clinically Meaningful Reduced Disease Activity in Patients With Lupus

... compared to placebo treatment: arthralgia, sinusitis, nausea, pyrexia, abdominal pain, oral candidiasis, peripheral edema, chest pain, pharyngolaryngeal pain, rash, abdominal pain upper, and cough. Serious infections (serious adverse events that ...

Early Data Show Potential for Imatinib Mesylate Tablets to Treat Life-Threatening Form of Pulmonary Artery Disease

... or ascites; 3%; 8%) and superficial edema (6%; 5%), hemorrhage (6%; 11%), abdominal pain (11%; 4%), nausea (6%; 4%), diarrhea (3%; 7%) and musculoskeletal ... 74%), muscle cramps (47%; 58%), diarrhea (59%; 70%), fatigue (48%; 53%), abdominal pain (40%; 37%), rash and related terms (38%; 53%), vomiting (38%; 35%), ...

New Findings Show Efficacy of REMICADE(R) Compared With Azathioprine in Treatment of Crohn's Disease According to First-of-its Kind Study

... factors. Symptoms of Crohn's disease can vary but often include abdominal pain and tenderness, frequent diarrhea, rectal bleeding, weight loss and ... such as jaundice (yellow skin and eyes), dark brown urine, right-sided abdominal pain, fever or severe fatigue. Blood disorders have been reported, some ...

New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Phase III Results of VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection in Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma Patients

... (15% vs 13%), headache (14% vs 10%), pain in extremity (14% vs 9%), abdominal pain (14% vs 7%), paresthesia (13% vs 4%), herpes zoster (13% vs 4%), bronchitis (13% vs 8%), hypokalemia (13% vs 7%), hypertension (13% vs 7%), abdominal pain upper (12% vs 9%), hypotension (12% vs 3%), dyspepsia (11% vs ...

Abbott's Kaletra(R) Tablet Dosed Once-Daily or Twice-Daily Demonstrated Similar Clinical Results Across Race and Gender Lines

... side effects of moderate severity that are thought to be drug related are abdominal pain, abnormal bowel movements, diarrhea, feeling weak/tired, headache and ... Patients should tell their doctor if they have nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, which may be signs of pancreatitis, or if they have or have had ...

New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Results From a RELISTOR Phase 3 Clinical Study

... generally well tolerated. The most frequently reported adverse events were abdominal pain and flatulence. Full study results from this first published ... most common adverse reactions with RELISTOR in clinical trials were abdominal pain, flatulence, and nausea. RELISTOR Prescribing Information is ...

Imaging Results From the ADAGIO-LIPIDS Reveal That Effects of Rimonabant on Cardiometabolic Risk Profile Include Loss of Visceral Fat and Mobilization of Liver Fat

... that the most prevalent form of the metabolic syndrome is associated with abdominal obesity, particularly with an excess of visceral fat as well as with ... system could induce a reduction in waist circumference (a crude marker of abdominal fat) and improve several features of the metabolic syndrome, no study had ...

Presentation of HeartWare Clinical Results

... size, which allows it to be implanted in the chest, thereby avoiding the abdominal surgery generally required to implant competing devices. HeartWare CEO ... is a full-output pump designed to be implanted in the chest, avoiding the abdominal surgery generally required to implant competing devices. The device is ...

Tart Cherries May Reduce Inflammation, Lower Risk for Type 2 Diabetes & Heart Disease

... and total fat mass -- particularly important given the link between excess abdominal fat and disease. Researchers say the animal study is encouraging and ... . Source: Tart Cherry-Enriched Diets Reduce abdominal Obesity and Inflammation in Zucker Fatty Rats. Experimental Biology 2008 ...

CSL Behring Submits BLA Requesting Approval of C1-Esterase Inhibitor for the Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema

... and feet, the face, the abdomen, and/or the larynx. Patients who have abdominal attacks can experience episodes of severe pain, diarrhea, nausea, and ... is based on a study of 124 HAE patients with acute, moderate, or severe abdominal or facial attacks. C1-INH concentrate was administered at two different ...

Not Only Lipids and Inflammation: Insight Into a New Cause of Heart Attack and Other Vascular Disease

... risk of heart attack is also associated with up to 70% increase in risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and intracranial aneurysm (IA). This is the first ... 'The same sequence variant on 9p21 associates with myocardial infarction, abdominal aortic aneurysm and intracranial aneurysm,' is published today in the ...

Study Data Show Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) is Effective in Treating All Extents of Ulcerative Colitis Including Isolated Proctitis

... inflamed, people experience symptoms such as diarrhea, rectal bleeding, abdominal cramping and an urgent need to go to the bathroom. Flares can vary in ... and placebo, respectively, were headache (35 percent vs. 36 percent), abdominal pain (18 percent vs. 14 percent), eructation (16 percent vs. 15 percent), ...

New England Journal of Medicine Study Shows ERBITUX(R) Improves Survival in Advanced Colorectal Cancer

... either group) adverse events of any grade were rash/desquamation, fatigue, abdominal pain, other pain, dry skin, dyspnea, constipation, pruritus, diarrhea, ... respectively, were fatigue (89%, 76%), rash/desquamation (89%, 16%), abdominal pain (59%, 52%), pain-other (51%, 34%), dry skin (49%, 11%), dyspnea (48%, ...

Review of Probiotic Trial Research Finds Only Bifantis(R) Able to Claim Efficacy versus Placebo for IBS Symptoms

... infantis 35624 showed significant improvement in the composite score of abdominal pain/discomfort, bloating/distention and bowel movement difficulty ... superior efficacy to the placebo for the primary outcome measure of abdominal pain/discomfort as well as for secondary measures including ...
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