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Testing for Human Papillomavirus

...anded DNA viruses, which are classified by nucleic acid sequence homology rather than serologic reactivity...vely on molecular biology techniques using nucleic acid probes, because HPVs cannot be cultured in vitro. There is a single diagnostic assay that is approv...

Gene Chips to Detect CYP Variations: A New Step Toward Customized Medical Therapy.

... miniaturized means to screen for multiple nucleic acid products in a rapid and parallel fashion. To build the microarray, small DNA fragments, also called probes, are anchored and synthesized at specific locations on a small, coated quartz surface. Different probes can be attached to different location...

Low-Density Cholesterol Subfractions: Not all LDL-C Particles are Created Equal

...DL-C; HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acids and Fibric acids. Al...er triglyceride levels, with the exception of bile acid sequestrants. New evidence illustrates that small LDL particle concentration can be substantially re...

Diagnosing Diabetes: Immediate HbA1c Results Improve Glycemic Control

... in serum, like the recently FDA-approved glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) Autoantibody RIA Test Kit. Antibodies to GAD have been shown to be the most sensitive single marker for identifying people at risk of developing diabetes. Available HbA1c analyzers that produce results within minutes are importan...

Phosphagenics Announces Positive Proof of Concept Results from Studies Utilizing Company's Dermal Drug Delivery Technology

...wed a three-fold increase in theamount of retinoic acid delivered into the skin when formulatedwith TPM-02...rol formulation. Importantly, therewas no retinoic acid detected in the bloodstream. TPM-02's abilityto deliver an active ingredient to the dermis, the acti...

Phase IIIb Clinical Data Validate the Overall and Cardiovascular Safety Profile of Cycloset (A Quick Release Formulation of Bromocriptine Mesylate) in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

...eased plasma glucose, triglyceride, and free fatty acid levelsin fasting and postprandial states in insulin resistant subjects.Results of published clinical studies suggest that treatment withCycloset(TM) may improve hyperglycemia, glucose intolerance,hyperlipidemia, or aspects of insulin resistance, whil...

Byetta Treatment for Three and a Half Years Associated with Reductions in Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People with Type 2 Diabetes

...diarrhea,dizziness, headache, feeling jittery, and acid stomach. Nausea ismost common when first starting BYETTA, but decreases over time inmost patients. BYETTA may reduce appetite, the amount of foodeaten, and body weight. These are not all the side effects withBYETTA. A healthcare provider should be co...

Neurogen Announces Positive Results for Proprietary Insomnia Drug in Two Chronic Insomnia Clinical Trials

... insomnia work by modulating thegamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) system of neurotransmitters. GABA isa chemical naturally released in certain parts of the brain inorder to inhibit brain activity. Preclinical studies suggest thatNG2-73 is pharmacologically distinct from currently marketedinsomnia agents, as ...

Neurologix Announces Publication of Landmark Gene Therapy Study Demonstrating Safety and Statistically Significant Improvement in Patients With Advanced Parkinson's Disease

...AAV) vector to deliveran inhibitory gene (glutamic acid decarboxylase or "GAD") to thesubthalmic nucleus (STN) of the brain. In Parkinson's disease, STNactivity is abnormally increased, largely due to a deficit in GABA(gamma-aminobutyric acid), the major inhibitory neurotransmitter inthe brain. Increasing...

Modigene Announces Successful Completion of Pharmacokinetic & Pharmacodynamic Pre-Clinical Experiments for Proprietary Long-Acting Human Growth Hormone, Long-acting Interferon Beta and Long-acting Erythropoietin

... St. Louis, Missouri, and is based on ashort amino acid sequence, the Carboxyl Terminal Peptide (CTP). CTPoccurs naturally in the human body, and when attached to atherapeutic protein, extends the time that such protein can lasteffectively in the body. This has been demonstrated and validatedby Organon --...

New Data Presented on Micardis (Telmisartan) Tablets in Hypertensive Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

...e bradycardia,eosinophilia, thrombocytopenia, uric acid increase, abnormalhepatic function/liver disorder and renal impairment includingacute renal failure, anemia and increased creatinephosphokinase. About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in R...

Salix Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Top Line Results of Balsalazide Tablets Registration Study

..., potassium chloride, sodiumascorbate and ascorbic acid for oral solution), VISICOL(R) Tablets(sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate, USP, sodium phosphatedibasic anhydrous, USP), PEPCID(R) OS, DIURIL(R) OS, AZASAN(R)(azathioprine 75mg and 100mg tablets, USP), Anusol-HC(R) 2.5%(hydrocortisone Cream USP),...

Barrier Therapeutics Announces Liarozole Phase 2/3 Study Results in Lamellar Ichthyosis

...ential efficacy and safety ofthe class of retinoic acid metabolizing blocking agents (RAMBAs),which inhibi...t belongs to a new class ofdrugs known as retinoic acid metabolism blocking agents, or RAMBAs.Retinoic acid, also known as vitamin A, is essential for optim...

Dynogen's DDP733 Reduces Reflux in Phase 1b GERD Study

...n symptom ofGERD, but patients may also experience acid regurgitation into theesophagus, dyspepsia (stomac...h a higher riskand a higher degree of esophagitis; acid remains in the esophagusfor prolonged periods because there is less swallowing and lesssaliva produc...

Dynogen Reports Positive Results in Phase 1B GERD Study

...n symptom of GERD,but patients may also experience acid regurgitation into theesophagus, dyspepsia (stomach pain) and dysphagia (difficultyswallowing). GERD affects all age groups, although the incidenceincreases markedly after the age of 40. If left untreated,complications of GERD can include esophageal ...

Merck at ASCO 2007: Spectrum of Studies Reinforces Promise of Erbitux for Colorectal and Head and Neck Cancer Patients

...ash; an oral chemotherapy administeredwith folinic acid (FA) for the first-line treatment of metastaticcolorectal cancer. Merck KGaA is also investigating among other cancer treatmentsthe use of Stimuvax® (formerly referred to as BLP25 LiposomeVaccine) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. ...

MGI Pharma Summarizes Data Presented at the 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

...s of Dacogen, alone or in combination withvalproic acid were evaluated retrospectively. Response to therapywas assessed by the International Working Group criteria. In the 33patients treated with intravenous Dacogen (100-150 mg/m2/course),an overall response rate ranging from 50-57% was observed acrossthe...

Clinical Data Reported on Vidaza in Hematologic Malignancies and Advanced Solid Tumors

...e combination of azacitidine (Vidaza) and valproic acid issafe and active in advanced solid tumors - A.O. ... A2 The combination of 5-azacytidine and valproic acid is safe andactive in advanced solid tumors - A.O. Soriano, MD Anderson CancerCenter; Abstract #3547;...

MGI Pharma, Inc. Summarizes Data Presented at the 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

...s of Dacogen, alone or in combination withvalproic acid were evaluated retrospectively. Response to therapywas assessed by the International Working Group criteria. In the 33patients treated with intravenous Dacogen (100-150 mg/m2/course),an overall response rate ranging from 50-57% was observed acrossthe...

Vision Deficit in Retinitis Pigmentosa Mice Corrected with DNA Nanoparticles

...etic diseases such as retinitispigmentosa, nucleic acid nanoparticles may also offer the potentialto provi...ntdelivery platform can be used to develop nucleic acid therapies fornumerous human diseases. Additional information about Copernicus isavailable at www.cgs...

Ontak (denileukin diftitox) Achieves 49.1% Overall Response Rate in Phase III Trial of Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL)

...neered fusion toxin proteinconsisting of the amino acid sequences for the enzymatically-activeportion of diphtheria toxin fused to the sequence of humaninterleukin-2, resulting in a molecule that is cytotoxic for cellsbearing the target IL-2 receptor expressed on malignant cells. ONTAK is indicated for t...

Merck at ASCO 2007: Encouraging Results in Progression-Free Survival in Patients With Aggressive Brain Tumors (glioblastoma) Using Cilengitide in Phase I/IIa Study

...ash; an oral chemotherapy administered withfolinic acid (FA) for the first-line treatment of metastaticcolorectal cancer. Merck KGaA is also investigating among other cancer treatmentsthe use of Stimuvax® (formerly referred to as BLP25 LiposomeVaccine) in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. ...

Merck at ASCO 2007: New Data Demonstrate the Value of UFT as an Important Treatment Option for Patients With Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

...ries, UFT is registered in combination withfolinic acid (leucovorin, LV) as a first-line treatment formetastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). In some countries, UFT is alsoapproved as a treatment for other tumors. In Japan, for example,UFT is approved for the treatment of a variety of cancer types,including ...

Lilly Studies Try to Shed Light on Impact of Race on Lung Cancer Treatment

...ine clearance 19 mL/min) who did not receive folic acid andvitamin B12 died of drug-related toxicity follo...penia). Patients must be instructed to take folic acid and vitamin B12with ALIMTA as a prophylaxis to reduce treatment-relatedhematologic and GI toxicities...

Pharmion to Present Clinical Data on Commercial and Pipeline Products at 2007 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Meeting

...d leukemia (AML), and in combination with valproic acid inadvanced solid tumors. An oral presentation on ... A2 The combination of 5-azacytidine and valproic acid is safe andactive in advanced solid tumors -- A.O. Soriano, MD Anderson CancerCenter; Abstract #3547...

New Research Confirms the Benefit of Extended-Release Dipyridamole Plus ASA for Preventing Recurrent Stroke in Low- and High-Risk Patients

...s when referring to thematerial. *Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is also marketed asAspirin® Contact: Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH Ursula Bardon 55216 Ingelheim am Rhein GERMANY Phone: +49/6132/77 26 22 E-mail References: 1 Gray LJ, et al. European Stroke Conference, Glasgow, UK, 31 May2007 2 ESPRIT...

DP-b99 Phase IIb Trial Results to be Presented at the European Stroke Conference

...thatis a modified and targeted version of valproic acid for epilepsy,bipolar disorder treatment and migraine prophylaxis, currently inPhase II development. DP-460 is in preclinical development intendedas an oral, disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer's disease. For further information please contac...

Lpath Demonstrates 'First-in-Class' AMD Results With Its Lead Drug Candidate, Sphingomab

..., is a monoclonalantibody against lysophosphatidic acid (LPA), a key bioactive lipidthat has been long recognized as a significant promoter ofcancer-cell growth and metastasis in a broad range of tumortypes. Lpath's unique ability to generate antibodies against bioactivelipids is based on its patented Im...

Analysis of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Remission Rates from Long-term Safety Study of Lialda (mesalamine) Presented at DDW

...d aminosalicylates, whichcontain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA). 5-ASA is a well-establisheddrug of choice and often a first-line treatment for UC. LIALDA isindicated for the induction of remission in patients with active,mild to moderate UC. The safety and efficacy of LIALDA have beenestablished for up t...

DUSA Pharmaceuticals Receives Orphan Drug Desi gnation for Levulan PDT to Treat Esophage al Dysplasia

...han Drug Designationfor Levulan(R) (aminolevulinic acid HCl) Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)for the treatment o...is DUSA's proprietaryformulation of aminolevulinic acid (ALA), a compound that is foundnaturally in the human body. When taken systemically, Levulan(R) isco...

Baraclude (Entecavir) Treatment Demonstrated Greater Viral Load Reduction Compared to Adefovir at 48 Weeks in Study of Antiviral-Naive Chronic Hepatitis B E-Antigen Positive Patients

...ous condition calledlactic acidosis (buildup of an acid in the blood). Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency and must be treated inthe hospital. Some people who have taken medicines like BARACLUDEhave developed serious liver problems called hepatotoxicity. Thismay occur with liver enlargement (hepatomeg...

Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Sufferers Find UC Quite Disruptive to Many Aspects of Daily Life

...d aminosalicylates, whichcontain 5-aminosalicyclic acid (5-ASA). 5-ASA is a well-establisheddrug of choice and often a first-line treatment for UC. LIALDA isindicated for the induction of remission in patients with active,mild to moderate UC. The safety and efficacy of LIALDA have beenestablished for up t...

AGI Dermatics Presents Comparative Data That Indicates OCTN-1 Skin Cells Have the Ability to Recognize, Transport and Utilize L-ergothioneine (EGT) As A Protector Against Oxidative Damage

..." EGT is an exclusive and maximized natural amino acid that hasbeen used in topical applications. The cellular receptor andtransporter for EGT, OCTN-1 has recently been identified and isresponsible for the intracellular accumulation of this naturallyoccurring antioxidant. However, there have been questio...

Salix Pharmaceuticals Previews Digestive Disease Week 2007

...polyethylene glycol with electrolytes and ascorbic acid in comparison to sodium phosphate for bowel prepar...,potassium chloride, sodium ascorbate and ascorbic acid for oralsolution) is indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparationfor colonoscopy in adults ...

Discovery Labs Presents Surfaxin and Aerosurf Data At the Pediatric Academic Societies' Annual Meeting

...ecision-engineered KL-4 peptide. KL-4is a 21 amino acid protein-like substance that is designed toclosely mimic the essential attributes of human surfactant proteinB (SP-B), the surfactant protein most important for the properfunctioning of the respiratory system. KL-4 surfactant has thepotential to be pr...

Dr. Gabriel Sosne to Present New TB4 Data at 2007 ARVO Meeting

.... Currently,RegeneRx is developing TB4, a 43 amino acid peptide, in part, underan exclusive world-wide license from the National Institutes ofHealth. Preliminary research suggests that TB4 may proveefficacious for multiple indications; therefore, RegeneRx isdeveloping TB4 as the cornerstone of its therape...

Once-yearly Reclast Significantly Reduced Bone Fractures in Women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

...m over 1.5 million patients treatedwith zoledronic acid for oncology indications. Data from a largetrial i...(lowblood calcium), hypersensitivity to zoledronic acid and in womenwho are pregnant or are breastfeeding. Reclast contains the sameactive ingredient found ...

Drug for Treatment of Heart Failure Does Not Improve Survival, Compared to More Widely-used Medication

...f plasma B-typenatriuretic peptide level [an amino acid level that correlates withboth the severity of symptoms and the prognosis in congestive heartfailure] for levosimendan. These findings may be related to theshort duration of treatment in the trial, a selective effect oflevosimendan in specific subgro...

Alchemia Reports Preliminary Positive Efficacy Data From HyCAMP Phase II Trial

...etary delivery technology which utilisesHyaluronic acid (HA), to deliver and enhance the retention ofanti-cancer drugs within tumours. The drug becomes entrapped in amatrix of HA which binds to HA receptors located on the tumourresulting in more of the drug being delivered to the tumour cells.In preclinic...

Abraxis BioScience Presents Pre-Clinical Findings That Support Role of SPARC Expression in Cancer and the Role of the Nanoparticle Albumin Bound (nab) Technology Platform in Targeting the Pathway

...m known human SPARCmRNA sequence by a single amino acid residue. Although the role ofthis form of SPARC is still under investigation, the existence ofthis spliced variant in human may explain the evolution biology ofSPARC and enhance the understanding of SPARC roles incarcinogenesis (Abstract #2778; Ident...

Ferring Reports on ENDOMETRIN Presentations at Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Annual Meeting

... urology products includesEUFLEXXA(TM), hyaluronic acid for pain from osteoarthritis in theknee. Other products include ACTHREL(R) (corticorelin ovinetriflutate for injection) for the differential diagnosis ofCushing's syndrome and DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE in injectable andrhinal tube forms for the treatment ...

Addex Achieves Statistically Significant Outcome in Phase IIa Clinical Trial With ADX10059 in Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease

...treatment (p= 0.014). In addition, the duration of acid reflux episodes,determined by esophageal pH measurement, was significantly reducedthroughout the 24-hour period (p = 0.013). Importantly, night timereflux, which is often poorly controlled by conventionalacid-suppressing therapies and results in slee...

Arrowhead Subsidiaries Insert & Calando Present Data on Cyclosert Drug Delivery System at AACR Meeting

...nology. Calando isdeveloping a type of ribonucleic acid (RNA) called smallinterfering RNA, or siRNA, for anticancer use. In the tests, thissiRNA-containing formulation, using Cyclosert as a delivery system,showed significant antitumor activity and was well-tolerated. Testing and development is ongoing fo...

Baraclude (entecavir) Therapy Resulted in Undetectable Levels of Hepatitis B Virus in Cohort of Patients Who Re-Started Treatment

...ous condition calledlactic acidosis (buildup of an acid in the blood). Lactic acidosis is a medical emergency and must be treated inthe hospital. Some people who have taken medicines like BARACLUDEhave developed serious liver problems called hepatotoxicity. Thismay occur with liver enlargement (hepatomeg...

Liponex Inc. Reports Further Analysis of CRD5 Phase I/II Clinical Trial Data

...ansoprazole, whichinhibit the secretion of gastric acid and reduce the acidity of thestomach. Patients that took PPI regularly during the trial showedan increased CRD5 efficacy with a mean HDL increase from baselineof 16% at 1 gram (n=4) and 14% at 3 grams (n=3). "We are very encouraged by these results....

Nuvelo Announces Publication of NU206 Study Results in Gastroenterology

...tran sulfate sodium (DSS),trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS), and by non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) treatment in interleukin(IL)-10-deficient mice. NU206, also known as human R-spondin1, is a recombinant,secreted protein that has the potential to act as a potent andhighly specific growth f...

Preclinical Data on Cytogen's Technology to be Reported at the AACR Annual Meeting

...ide in a rat model using poly-lactide-glycolic acid (PLGA) nanoparticles coated with active-transport peptides derived from phage libraries.The abstracts are available and can be viewed on-line at no chargethrough the AACR website at http://www.aacr.org, which is not part ofthis press release. ...

Emisphere Technologies, Inc. Reports Clinical Data on Oral Delivery of GLP-1 and PYY

... mainly the inhibition of gastricemptying, gastric acid secretion and exocrine pancreatic secretion,indicating that the hormone acts as an enterogastrone -- a hormonereleased from the distal portion of the small intestine thatinhibits proximal gastrointestinal events. Another important actionof GLP-1 is t...

Leukemic Cells Find Safe Haven in Bone Marrow

...in bone marrow supplyleukemic cells with the amino acid asparagine, restoring thiscritical nutrient when i... by releasing largeamounts of asparagine, an amino acid that nearby leukemic cellsmust have to survive but do not make efficiently. This extra supplyof aspa...

New Phase IV Clinical Study Indicates LidoSite Provides Rheumatology Patients Superior Pain Relief

...cent of patients receivinginjections of hyaluronic acid during treatment for osteoarthritisthan usual topical analgesics. "Treatment can be very painful, requiring multiple injectionsinto sensitive joints, with many patients having a difficult timewith this pain, leading some to avoid regular treatment," ...
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