Shire Presented Results of a New Database Analysis on Lialda(R) (Mesalamine) and Other 5-ASAs for Ulcerative Colitis at Digestive Disease Week
CHICAGO, June 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Shire plc (LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY ), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, presented the results of a 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) persistency analysis entitled, "Twelve-month Persistence with 5-aminosalicylic Acid Therapy: Results from a Lar...
New Analysis Shows Efficacy of REMICADE(R) in Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis in Patients with Recent Disease Onset or Long-Standing Disease
A Separate Retrospective Analysis of US Employer Claims Suggests a Benefit
of Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapies on Absenteeism Among Employees with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
SAN DIEGO, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from a new analysis of the
Active Ulcerative
Colitis Tri...
Analysis of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Time to Symptom Resolution Data from Pivotal Study of LIALDA(TM) (mesalamine) Presented at DDW
SAN DIEGO, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A post hoc analysis showing
time to symptom resolution data from a study (study 302) of Shire plc's
(LSE: SHP, Nasdaq: SHPGY) ulcerative
colitis (UC) drug, LIALDA(TM), will be
presented today at Digestive Disease Week (DDW). Study 302 (further
referr...
Medarex Announces Initiation of Phase 2 Clinical Trials for the Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Presentation of Phase 1 Clinical Data of MDX-1100 at Digestive Disease Week 2008
PRINCETON, N.J., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Medarex, Inc.
(Nasdaq: MEDX ) announced today that it has initiated the Phase 2 clinical
development program of MDX-1100, a fully h...
Study Data Show Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) is Effective in Treating All Extents of Ulcerative Colitis Including Isolated Proctitis
Findings reinforce the benefits of Asacol for ulcerative
colitis patients
AVENTURA, Fla., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Data from two Phase III clinical
trials support that Asacol, an oral, non-steroidal medication that belongs
to the class of agents known as 5-aminosalicylic acids (5-ASAs), is an
eff...
New Analysis of Study Data Shows That Asacol(R) (Mesalamine) Delivers Rapid Symptom Relief for Ulcerative Colitis Patients
Symptom resolution results based on stringent endpoint of clinical remission is more clinically relevant, beneficial to patients
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- An analysis of data to
be presented tomorrow at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
Annual Scientif...
Ardea Biosciences Presents Preclinical Data on RDEA119 Demonstrating Favorable Anti-Inflammatory Profile for Potential Use in Ulcerative Colitis
-- Phase 1 RDEA119 data expected in second half of 2008 --
-- Presentation at the Seventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference on
May 21st canceled; webcast of corporate update scheduled during Ardea's Annual Stockholder Meeting on May 22nd at 9:30 a.m. PT --
SAN DIEGO, May...
Safety and Efficacy Results Presented From Largest Prospective Controlled Clinical Study of Ulcerative Colitis
4.8 g/day dose using investigational 800 mg tablet demonstrated efficacy and was well tolerated in ASCEND III study
SAN DIEGO, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a study presented today
at the 39th Annual Digestive Disease Week (DDW) meeting in San Diego,
California, 70 percent ...
Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Sufferers Find UC Quite Disruptive to Many
Aspects of Daily Life
UC's Overall Psychological Toll Is Greater Than for Asthma,
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Migraines
WAYNE, Pa., May 17, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly three out of
four ulcerative
colitis (UC) sufferers (73 percent) responding to a
new nationwide survey say not feeling well has become a normal part
of lif...
Analysis of Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Remission Rates from Long-term
Safety Study of Lialda (mesalamine) Presented at DDW
Post-hoc analysis shows nearly nine out of ten patients taking
once-daily Lialda remained relapse free at the end of 12 months
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A
long-term phase III, open-label 12-14 month extension study (303)
presented at the British Society of Gastroente...
Long-Term Extension of Ulcerative Colitis Study Shows Remicade
Responders Maintained Improvement Through Two Years of Follow-Up
Separate Survey Underscores Impact of Disease on Work Status and
Productivity
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Findings
presented today at Digestive Disease Week(R) 2007 (DDW), from
long-term extensions of the ACT trials (Active Ulcerative
Colitis 1
& 2) show that subjects wi...
Callisto Intends to Move Guanilib into Clinical Trials in
Ulcerative Colitis
Announces Positive Data in Animal Models of Ulcerative Colitis
NEW YORK, April 05, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Callisto
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. , a developer of new drug treatments in the
fight against cancer and other major health threats, announced
today additional data confirming efficacy of G...
Chi-Med Announces Positive Phase II Proof-of-Concept Data for
HMPL-004 in Ulcerative Colitis
LONDON, 2 July
2007: Chi-Med, the Hutchison Whampoa backed pharmaceutical and
healthcare Group, today announces positive results for its Phase II
proof-of-concept study for HMPL-004 in mild-to-moderate Ulcerative
Colitis, a form of inflammatory bowel disease. The trial met
its objectiv...
AM-Pharma Announces Positive Results of Phase IIa Clinical Trial
with Alkaline Phosphatase For Ulcerative Colitis
AM Pharma Continues Its Success with Positive Phase IIa Clinical
Trial Results
First clinical Results Confirm Potential New Application of Key
Product in AM-Pharma's Pipeline
BUNNIK, The Netherlands, July 9, 2007-AM-Pharma B.V., the
biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics to trea...
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Launches Asacol(R) HD (mesalamine) Delayed-Release Tablets
... for the treatment of moderately active ulcerative
colitis (UC), a form of inflammatory bowel disease. UC inv...ercent in ASCEND II. (1,2)
About Ulcerative
colitis (UC)
UC involves inflammation of the lining of...Asacol or Asacol HD therapy. Acute exacerbation of
colitis symptoms can also occur. Caution should be exercis...
New One-Year Data from REMICADE(R) SONIC Trial Show Sustained Efficacy Compared with Azathioprine in Treatment of Crohn's Disease
...is (RA), ankylosing spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ulcerative
colitis (UC), pediatric Crohn's disease (PCD) and psoriasis (PsO). The safety and ...d mostly in teenage or young adult males with Crohn's disease or ulcerative
colitis who were taking REMICADE and azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine.
Hear...
Prometheus Announces New Findings Regarding Patients at Risk for Celiac Disease at DDW
...IBD vs. non-IBD and Crohn's disease vs. ulcerative
colitis than using traditional cutoff value analysis of th... difference between Crohn's disease and ulcerative
colitis is the location and nature of the inflammation. Be...use the symptoms of Crohn's disease and ulcerative
colitis are so similar, it is sometimes difficult to estab...
PROTECT-1 Phase II/III Induction-Stage Results for ChemoCentryx's Traficet-EN(TM) Presented in Oral Session at DDW 2009 Conference
...ve tract. The trafficking of T cells to the small and large intestine causes persistent inflammation that may result in Crohn's disease or ulcerative
colitis - the two principal forms of IBD. In preclinical studies, the compound worked both therapeutically and prophylactically in models of Crohn's disease ...
Scientific Data Relating to Cinryze(TM) Presented at 6th Annual C1 Inhibitor Deficiency Workshop
...ializes Vancocin(R) (vancomycin hydrochloride capsules, USP), approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous
colitis caused by Clostridium difficile and enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus , including methicillin-resistant strains, and Cinryze(TM) (C1 es...
Medarex Announces Primary Endpoint Achieved in MDX-1100 Anti-IP-10 Antibody Phase 2 Trial for Rheumatoid Arthritis
...nge of inflammatory diseases, including ulcerative
colitis in an ongoing companion Phase 2 study."
Abou... also being explored as a treatment for ulcerative
colitis (UC). A Phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-...ammation ascertained by endoscopy.
Ulcerative
colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characteri...
Ground-Breaking Combination of All-Oral Agents Demonstrates Potential as Hepatitis C Treatment Regimen
...d arthritis and interstitial nephritis), pulmonary disorders (dyspnea, pneumonia, bronchiolitis obliterans, interstitial pneumonitis and sarcoidosis),
colitis (ulcerative and hemorrhagic/ischemic colitis), pancreatitis, and ophthalmologic disorders (decrease or loss of vision, retinopathy including macular e...
Roche and Pharmasset Initiate Phase IIb Clinical Trial of R7128, Most Advanced Nucleoside Polymerase Inhibitor in Development for Chronic Hepatitis C
...d arthritis and interstitial nephritis), pulmonary disorders (dyspnea, pneumonia, bronchiolitis obliterans, interstitial pneumonitis and sarcoidosis),
colitis (ulcerative and hemorrhagic/ischemic colitis), pancreatitis, and ophthalmologic disorders (decrease or loss of vision, retinopathy including macular e...
ViroPharma Submits Comments on Vancocin(R) Draft Bioequivalence Guidance
...reatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous
colitis caused by Clostridium difficile and enterocoliti...reated with Vancocin Capsules for pseudomembranous
colitis caused by C. difficile. It is noteworthy that t...reatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous
colitis caused by Clostridium difficile and enterocoliti...
ViroPharma Announces Discontinuation of Maribavir Phase 3 Study in Liver Transplant Patients
...ializes Vancocin(R) (vancomycin hydrochloride capsules, USP), approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous
colitis caused by Clostridium difficile and enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus , including methicillin-resistant strains, and Cinryze(TM) (C1 in...
FDA Grants Priority Review of a Supplemental Biologics License Application for Cinryze(TM) C1 Inhibitor (Human) as Treatment for Acute Attacks of Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
...ializes Vancocin(R) (vancomycin hydrochloride capsules, USP), approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous
colitis caused by Clostridium difficile and enterocolitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus , including methicillin-resistant strains, and Cinryze(TM) (C1 in...
Takeda Initiates Two Phase III Studies with Vedolizumab (MLN0002) in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
...tudies to Investigate Novel Therapy for Ulcerative
colitis and Crohn's Disease
OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 22 /PR... study vedolizumab for the treatment of ulcerative
colitis and Crohn's disease, the two main types of IBD. De... Failure of current medical therapy for ulcerative
colitis and Crohn's disease frequently leads to surgical r...
ViroPharma Announces Presentation of Cinryze(TM) Data in Acute Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema
...ializes Vancocin(R) (vancomycin hydrochloride capsules, USP),
approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated
pseudomembranous
colitis caused by Clostridium difficile and enterocolitis
caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains,
and Cinryze(TM) (C1 inhibi...
New Study Shows that PEGASYS(R) Regimen Provides Higher Sustained Virological Response Rates for Hepatitis C Patients
...d
arthritis and interstitial nephritis), pulmonary disorders (dyspnea,
pneumonia, bronchiolitis obliterans, interstitial pneumonitis and
sarcoidosis),
colitis (ulcerative and hemorrhagic/ischemic colitis),
pancreatitis, and ophthalmologic disorders (decrease or loss of vision,
retinopathy including macular e...
ViroPharma Incorporated Completes Acquisition of Lev Pharmaceuticals
...ializes Vancocin(R) (vancomycin hydrochloride capsules, USP),
approved for oral administration for treatment of antibiotic-associated
pseudomembranous
colitis caused by Clostridium difficile and enterocolitis
caused by Staphylococcus aureus, including methicillin-resistant strains,
and Cinryze (C1 inhibitor ...
Ardea Biosciences Presents Preclinical Anti-Inflammatory Data on its Lead MEK Inhibitor, RDEA119, at the ACG 2008 Annual Meeting
...today that a poster entitled "RDEA119, a Potent
and Highly Selective MEK1/2 Inhibitor is Beneficial in Dextran Sulfate
Sodium (DSS) -- induced Chronic
colitis in Mice," was presented at the
American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2008 Annual Meeting in Orlando,
Florida. The poster, which provided data fro...
New Findings Show Efficacy of REMICADE(R) Compared With Azathioprine in Treatment of Crohn's Disease According to First-of-its Kind Study
...nstrated broad clinical
utility in Crohn's disease (CD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing
spondylitis (AS), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ulcerative
colitis (UC),
pediatric Crohn's disease (PCD) and psoriasis (PsO). The safety and
efficacy of REMICADE have been well established in clinical trials over the
...
Cerimon Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results from a Phase II Clinical Study of Its Diclofenac Sodium Patch for Acute Pain
...he
Company has completed a Phase IIb study evaluating Simulect(R)
(basiliximab) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe, steroid-refractory
ulcerative
colitis (UC) and expects data shortly. Cerimon is also
evaluating Simulect in a Phase II study in individuals with noninfectious
uveitis. Furthermore, based u...
Ardea Biosciences to Present Data on Lead MEK Inhibitor, RDEA119, at American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting
...A119, a Potent and Highly Selective MEK1 / 2 Inhibitor is Beneficial in Dextran Sulfate Sodium (DSS)-Induced Chronic
colitis in Mice" Poster Number: P1050 Session Title: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Location: Florida Exhibit Halls
About Ardea Biosciences, Inc.
Ardea Bi...
New Genes Found for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Children
...ach
patient."
The study team also found an association between ulcerative
colitis and
genes on the major histocompatiblity complex (MHC) on chromosome 6. The...onal Institutes of
Health, the IBD Family Research Council, the Crohn's and
colitis Foundation
of America, the Koss Foundation, the NIH General Clinical Resear...
Medarex Highlights Strength in Antibody Development and Underlying Pipeline Strategy at R&D Day Event in New York City
...sents a breakthrough mechanism of action for inflammatory
disease and is being investigated in separate Phase 2 proof-of-concept
trials for ulcerative
colitis and rheumatoid arthritis. Interim data from
these trials are expected in 2009.
-- MDX-1401 is a fully human antibody that targets CD30, a member of
...
Cerimon Pharmaceuticals Initiates Phase II Study to Evaluate Simulect(R) (Basiliximab) for Noninfectious Uveitis
...b study for patients with moderate-to-severe,
steroid-refractory ulcerative
colitis (UC) in April 2007.
"The initiation of this proof-of-concept study is par...tudy for the treatment of moderate-to-severe, steroid-refractory
ulcerative
colitis the following year. In December 2007, Cerimon entered
into an agreement wit...
Current Concepts in Clostridium difficile Infection: A Focus on Recurrent Disease
... difficile infection
(CDI) is a serious condition that causes disease with a wide spectrum of
severity, ranging from mild diarrhea to pseudomembranous
colitis and death.
Recurrent CDI can occur in up to 20% of patients who develop an initial
case of CDI.(1) These patients are at increased risk of additional
...
ChemoCentryx Completes Enrollment of PROTECT-1, a Phase II/III Clinical Trial of CCR9 Antagonist CCX282-B (Traficet-EN(TM)) in Crohn's Disease
...ive tract. The
trafficking of T cells to the small and large intestine causes persistent
inflammation that may result in Crohn's disease or ulcerative
colitis - the
two principal forms of IBD. In preclinical studies, the compound worked
both therapeutically and prophylactically in models of Crohn's disease a...
Preliminary Data from Ongoing Phase 1 Data of Investigational Anti-PD-1 Antibody Presented at American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
...ms that responded to oral
corticosteroid treatment. Of the 11 patients that were eligible for
re-treatment, one patient with ocular melanoma developed
colitis 3 weeks
after receiving a fifth dose of 1 mg/kg (over 9 months), and is improving
with medical treatment of this immune- related adverse event after
d...
Wyeth Receives Approvable Letter from FDA for TYGACIL for the Treatment of Patients with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
...(CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including TYGACIL, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal
colitis -- Concurrent use of antibacterial drugs with oral contraceptives may render oral contraceptives less effective -- The use of TYGACIL during too...