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New Phase 3 Study Published in The Lancet Evaluates Efficacy and Safety of Prezista/Ritonavir vs. Kaletra as Part of HIV Combination Therapy in Treatment-Experienced Adults With HIV

...stration, medical educationfor appropriate use and voluntary licensing. 1 Kaletra(R) (lopinavir/ritonavir) is a trademark owned by Abbott 2 Aptivus(R) (tipranavir) is a trademark owned by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 Fuzeon(R) (enfuvirtide) is a trademark owned by Roche Conta...

Lupus Foundation of America Statement on Results for Clinical Study of CellCept Released by Aspreva Pharmaceutical Company

...dation of America is the nation'sleading nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated tofinding the causes and cure for lupus. The LFA and its nationwidenetwork of nearly 300 chapters, branches and support groups operateprograms of research, education, support and advocacy. CONTACT: Duane Peters of Lupus...

Treating Heart Disease Risk Factors May Slow Alzheimer's Disease Progression

...iation The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary healthorganization in Alzheimer's research, care and support. Our missionis to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement ofresearch, provide and enhance care and support for all affected,and reduce the risk of dementia through the promoti...

Long-Term Pegylated Interferon Alfa-2b Therapy in Stage III Melanoma Demonstrated Significant and Sustained Impact on Relapse-Free Survival

...prises more than 2000clinicians collaborating on a voluntary basis in 19multidisciplinary groups. The EORTC Headquarters based in Brusselsconsist of more than 150 researchers of 15 nationalities includingmedical doctors, statisticians, data managers, quality of lifespecialists, healthcare professionals and com...

The Eloxatin-Based Regimen (FOLFOX4) Significantly Improved Progression Free Survival When Given Before and After Surgery in Patients With Resectable Liver Metastases From Colorectal Cancer

...prises more than 2000clinicians collaborating on a voluntary basis in 19multidisciplinary groups. The EORTC Headquarters based in Brusselsconsist of more than 150 researchers of 15 nationalities includingmedical doctors, statisticians, data managers, quality of lifespecialists, healthcare professionals and com...

FDA Announces Audio Broadcasts on Emerging Drug Safety Information

... of skin-numbing products used inhair removal; the voluntary market withdrawals of drugs to treatthe symptoms of Parkinson's disease and irritable bowel syndrome,and to serious adverse events associated with agents that reducethe need for blood transfusions in cancer patients. The American Medical Association...

Senate Passes Drug-Safety Reforms to Prevent Future Vioxx-type Disasters; House Urged to Act on Strong Drug Safety Bill

...ity over tainted food -- currently foodrecalls are voluntary -- and the creation of a single food agencyto coordinate oversight of safety functions, which currently issplit among 15 federal agencies. Sens. Dorgan and Snowe's drug reimportation proposal waseffectively negated by an amendment requiring the FDA ...

Insmed Announces Promising Results From IPLEX Phase II Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Study

...ion The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a voluntary healthagency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concernedcitizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affectmore than a million Americans. MDA combats neuromuscular diseasesthrough programs of worldwide research, comprehens...

Data Presented at the American Academy of Neurology's Annual Meeting Provide Update on Utilization and Safety of Tysabri in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis

...es. The information provided here is derived from voluntary adverseevent reporting. It is possible that not all reactions have beenreported, or that some reactions are not reported to Biogen Idec orElan in a timely manner. About TYSABRI In the US, TYSABRI is approved as a monotherapy treatment forrelapsing ...

Once Daily, Extended-Release Ropinirole Improves Parkinson's Symptoms in Patients not Optimally Controlled With Levodopa

...ptoms may includebradykinesia (slower-than- normal voluntary movements), rigidity(stiffness), tremor (involuntary shaking) and postural instability(trouble with balance). More than one million people in the United States haveParkinson's disease, and it is estimated that nearly 60,000 newcases are diagnosed in...