New Data Show Pfizer's Axitinib Prolonged Overall Survival in
Advanced Pancreatic Cancer When Combined with Standard of Care
Chemotherapy
...tumor progression (TTP) was 8.2 months in the AG +
doc arm
versus 7 months in the
doc + PL arm (P=0.052). The objective
response rate (ORR) was 40 percent for AG +
doc arm and 23 percent
for...
Vectibix(R) in Combination With Chemotherapy Significantly Improved Progression-Free Survival in First-Line Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
...th FOLFOX alone in the first-line treatment of patients with KRAS wild-type metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).
"We believe that these data
document an important advance for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer," said Roger M. Perlmutter, M.D., Ph.D., executive vice president of Researc...
Isis Reports Strong Financial Results and Highlights for Second Quarter of 2009
...ian survival in patients treated with OGX-011 plus
docetaxel of 23.8 months compared to 16.9 months for patients treated with
docetaxel alone.
OncoGenex reported that OGX-...e on file with the SEC. Copies of these and other
documents are available from the Company.
In t...
Nektar Therapeutics Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
... (OIC).
NKTR-102, PEGylated irinotecan, is currently in Phase 2 clinical studies in ovarian, breast and colorectal cancer. NKTR-105, PEGylated
docetaxel, is currently in a Phase 1 study in patients with refractory solid tumors.
Nektar technology is used in nine approved partnered product...
Study Shows Brain Fitness can Save Medicare Billions
... the National Institutes of Health and numerous awards and accolades. The company's products, scientists and science are currently featured in the PBS
documentary "The Brain Fitness Program." For more information, visit www.PositScience.com or call 1-866-599-6463.
Posit Science is a register...
Video: FDA Approves INVEGA(R) SUSTENNA(TM) for the Acute and Maintenance Treatment of Schizophrenia
...((R)) SUSTENNA(TM) and similar medicines. Call the
doctor right away if you develop symptoms such as a h...ct is potentially serious. You should talk to your
doctor about any current or past heart problems. Beca...re having a heart rhythm abnormality, contact your
doctor IMMEDIATELY if you feel faint or feel a chan...
British Woman Celebrates a Year of Living Cancer-Free
...aNK) cells as a treatment for leukemia.
Her
doctors at the Royal Free Hospital in London recommen...y to a new type of advanced cancer therapy.
doctors at the Royal Free injected Ms. Scott with nat...do not attack the cancer cells.
Ms. Scott's
doctors activated the cells they took from her daught...
FDA Advisory Committee Votes in Favor of SAPHRIS(R) (asenapine) for Acute Bipolar I Disorder and Acute Schizophrenia
...ment platform to human prescription, animal health and consumer health care products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the
doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by its colleagues around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web sit...
New Powder Speeds Healing of Difficult Foot Wounds
.../ASM09.
Founded in 1912, the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) is the nation's leading and recognized professional organization for
doctors of podiatric medicine (DPMs). DPMs are podiatric physicians and surgeons, also known as podiatrists, qualified by their education, training and e...
Popular Breast Cancer Drug Used with Certain Antidepressants Puts New Jersey Women at Risk
...ncology Therapeutic Resource Center located at Medco's Willingboro, N. J. pharmacy. "Women taking tamoxifen along with an SSRI should speak with their
doctor immediately to discuss modifications to their medication regimen to ensure they are getting the full benefit of their tamoxifen therapy."
A...
Study Shows Cancer Vaccines Led to Long-Term Survival for Patients with Metastatic Melanoma and to Long Periods of Disease Control After Completion of Therapy
...he injection site.
"The one-year and projected five-year survival rates of 85% and 54%, respectively, are remarkable for melanoma patients with
documented metastatic disease," said Dr. Dillman. "This study is extremely encouraging and shows the potential these types of personalized cancer vaccine...
Economy is Driving Many Osteoporotic Women to Retire Later - But Their Ability to Work May Be Undermined by Sub-Optimal Management of Their Disease
...igilant about their treatment and talking to their
doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional about ...of her jaw. She quickly sought treatment from area
doctor, Chad Deal, M.D. and, thanks to her active lif...e them to be more proactive in speaking with their
doctors and seeking information from reliable sources...
Cryo-Cell Announces C'elle(SM) Research and Development Collaboration with Cryopraxis Cryobiology Ltd.
...tements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Readers should also carefully review the risk factors described in other
documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-KSB, Quarte...
S.C. Medical Home Pilot for Diabetes Enrolls 1,110
...ate quality improvement, coordinated care management and patient educational services into primary care practices. The concept places the primary care
doctor in charge of a team that can include social workers, pharmacists, wellness coordinators, nurses, disease managers, certified diabetic educators, d...
Takeda Provides Update on the Investigational Fixed-Dose Combination of alogliptin and ACTOS(R) (pioglitazone HCl)
...ause new, or worsen, heart failure. Talk to your
doctor immediately if you experience unusually fast w... take ACTOS if you have active liver disease. Your
doctor should perform a blood test to check for liver...rt ACTOS and periodically thereafter. Talk to your
doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting...
Schering-Plough Announces U.S. Filing of Mometasone Furoate/Formoterol Fumarate Combination for the Maintenance Treatment of Asthma
...pment platform to human prescription, animal health and consumer health care products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the
doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by its colleagues around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web site...
July 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Food Storage Safety, Energy Therapies and Vitamins and Minerals
...r than 1,000 milligrams (mg) per day, can cause liver damage. High doses of niacin should be considered a prescribed medication and taken only under a
doctor's supervision.
Vitamin C: Studies have shown that eating food high in vitamin C can lower rates of cancer and heart disease. It's uncl...
July 2009 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights a Positive Outlook, Bell's Palsy and Heart Valve Repair
...s the likelihood of full recovery and may help shorten the recovery time. A
doctor may prescribe a course of oral corticosteroids to help reduce inflammat...peed recovery. There's some controversy on their effectiveness. Mayo Clinic
doctors say there may be benefit if the drugs are given within the 72 hours of...
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center Selects Artefill to Meet Growing Patient Demand for a Longer Lasting Dermal Filler
... noninvasive procedures available. You can feel confident you have chosen a
doctor who can give you the beautiful, natural-looking results you want. You'll also appreciate his warmth and sensitivity - with Dr. Rosenberg as your
doctor, you will always feel valued, appreciated and well cared for. For more ...
FDA Approves Tekturna HCT(R) as Initial Treatment in Patients Unlikely to Achieve Their Blood Pressure Goals With a Single Agent
...edicine at Temple University. "This approval gives
doctors the opportunity to aggressively treat their p...a-blockers. TEKTURNA HCT can be used first if your
doctor thinks you are unlikely to achieve your goal b...stop taking TEKTURNA or TEKTURNA HCT and call your
doctor right away. If you plan to become pregnant, ta...
UPDATE: US Oncology Research Network Participates in Phase III Follow-up Study to BiPar's Investigational Cancer Drug BSI-201
... eager to leverage the US Oncology Research network to support the study."
Patients targeted for the study include adults with histologically
documented metastatic breast cancer with measurable disease that is ER-negative, PR-negative, and HER2- non-overexpressing. They will receive the chemot...
Prospective Clinical Advantages of Trabecular Metal(TM) Technology Highlighted in Comparative Study
...rwise, except as may be set forth in our periodic reports. Readers of this
document are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking st...statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this
document.
...
Teeth and Gums Also Benefit from the Healing Power of Aloe Vera
...uly 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been
documented as far back as the 10th century. Recently, aloe vera has gained some popularity as an active ingredient in tooth gel. Similar to its use on sk...
Cardax Pharmaceuticals Nominates Clinical Candidate Heptax for Liver Disease; Heptax Ameliorates Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Related to Liver Disease and Metabolic Syndrome
...T, are decreased, pointing to an outstanding safety profile. Increases in HDL, the "good" cholesterol and increased insulin sensitivity have also been
documented along with a robust improvement in thrombosis and myocardial salvage.
The Cardax drug reduces systemic inflammation and oxidative str...
Lupus Research Institute Highly Encouraged by Benlysta(TM) Trial Results
...eakthrough for finally utilizing a methodology that enables researchers to demonstrate disease improvement. This will benefit lupus patients and their
doctors."
Results of a second Phase 3 trial of Benlysta(TM), known as BLISS-76, are expected later this year. That trial has enrolled 826 partic...
International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health Features Discovery of Asbestos-Related Pain Origin from Scientists at the Karmanos Cancer Institute in Detroit
...d by Carmen Endress, M.D., FACR, associate professor of Radiology, Wayne State University School of Medicine and radiologist at the NCVAC, there was a
documented increase in pleural plaques, causing erosion on the interior wall of the ribs.
"This action of the pleural plaque against the coverin...
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results of Shionogi & Co. Sponsored Phase 3 Studies of i.v. Peramivir for Influenza
...ibution of its products and that additional funding, if necessary, may not be available at all or on terms acceptable to BioCryst. Please refer to the
documents BioCryst files periodically with the Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically BioCryst's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, most r...
Cognition Therapeutics Closes Series A Financing to Advance Drug Candidates for Alzheimer's Disease
...nvested in 10 early stage companies. Besides its investment in Cognition, Ogden CAP, LLC has two other investments in the Pittsburgh area: FASTTAC, a
document control and management company for the construction industry, and TSG, Inc. an energy company that converts coal to fuels.
About th...
Schering-Plough Expands Vicriviroc Phase II Study in Treatment-Naive Patients With HIV
...orm to human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the
doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by its colleagues around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web sit...
Music & Medicine: Unique Collaboration Combines Performing Arts and Science
... performing, though, this University of North Texas (UNT) piano performance
doctoral student is part of a collaborative study between the Denton campus an... to pursue a second bachelor's degree in music, a master's degree and now a
doctoral degree, said traditionally-sized keyboards do cause her pain.
"I ...
University of Michigan Study Shows SEQUENOM's MassARRAY Technology Identifies HPV Infections Missed by Standard Hybridization Test
...other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and periodic reports and other
documents subsequently filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on current informati...
deCODE Discovers Second Common Genetic Risk Factor for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
...c arrhythmia,
and is a major risk factor for stroke. Because AF is often intermittent and
difficult to detect, gauging genetic susceptibility can help
doctors to
decide which of their stroke patients might benefit from longer-term
monitoring for AF following a stroke. Those with stroke due to AF may be
...
PTSD Associated With Higher Alzheimer's/Dementia Risk; Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Lower it
...hcare," Carrillo added.
Adults Show a Poor Understanding of Alzheimer's Link to Heart Health Risk Factors
Colleen E. Jackson, M.S., a
doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at the University of Connecticut, and colleagues conducted an anonymous online survey of 690 adults to measure "d...
Results From Trials of DHA in Alzheimer's Disease and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
...ng Initiative (ADNI), and also survey results from
doctors about the enablers and barriers they face in ...
Joseph Quinn, et al - A clinical trial of
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for the treatment of Alzhe...ro, et al - Results of the MIDAS Trial: Effects of
docosahexaenoic Acid on Physiological and Safety Para...
ASMANEX(R) (Mometasone Furoate Dry Powder Inhaler) Now Approved in Japan for the Treatment of Bronchial Asthma in Adult Patients
...orm to human prescription and consumer products as well as to animal health products. Schering-Plough's vision is to "Earn Trust, Every Day" with the
doctors, patients, customers and other stakeholders served by its colleagues around the world. The company is based in Kenilworth, N.J., and its Web sit...
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: A Comprehensive Review of Addiction to Prescription Painkillers Among Patients and Physicians
...mayoclinicproceedings.com .
About Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is the first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group practice in the world.
doctors from every medical specialty work together to care for patients, joined by common systems and a philosophy that "the needs of the patient come fi...
Why Do African-Americans Fare Worse With Cancer? Access and Economics Are Only Part of the Story
...rvival is the same regardless of race. But this is not the case for breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers."
Even with good treatment by the same
doctors, African-American patients with one of these three cancers faced a significantly higher risk of death than did other patients, ranging from a 21%...
June 2009 Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource Highlights Summer Skin Problems, Low Vision and Pilates
...mptoms don't improve, patients should check with a
doctor to consider other conditions or possible aller... rashes that involve the face, eyes or genitals, a
doctor's care is advised. Prescription medications, s.... For rashes that spread or seem to be infected, a
doctor's care is needed. For tick bites, or when symp...
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Launches Asacol(R) HD (mesalamine) Delayed-Release Tablets
... one patient may not be right for another. Patients should speak with their
doctors to determine the course of therapy that is best for them."
P&...formation about P&G and its brands.
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New AHRQ Study Finds Mixed Evidence on Use of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Treating Atrial Fibrillation
...portant federal effort to compare alternative treatments for health conditions and make the findings public. The program is intended to help patients,
doctors, nurses, and others choose the most effective treatments. Information, including the new report, can be found at http://www.effectivehealthcare....