Joint Statement from the American Diabetes Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists on the NICE-SUGAR Study on Intensive Versus Conventional Glucose Control in Critically Ill Patients
Response to March 24 article in the New England Journal of Medicine
ALEXANDRIA, Va. and JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that intensive blood glucose (sugar) control for critical ...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Critical to Infants, Mothers and the Seriously Ill
DENVER, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- More research shows that
polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), mainly the omega-3s found in fish,
benefit maternal and infant health, immune function and total parenteral
nutrition (TPN). The June 2008 Fats of Life and PUFA Newsletter electronic
publications summ...
New Study Shows That Extending Prophylaxis With Clexane / Lovenox
(enoxaparin Sodium Injection) to 5 Weeks is More Effective Than 10
Days for Reducing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) in
Acutely ill Medical Patients With Reduced Mobility
EXCLAIM is the First International Study to Show That Extended
Thromboprophylaxis Reduces VTE Risk in Acutely-ill Medical Patients
With a Statistically Significant 44%
PARIS, July 8, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Sanofi-aventis
announced today the results of the EXCLAIM (EXtended CLinical
prophy...
Tiny Cup Attached to Eye Improves Drug Delivery For Retinal Diseases
...s finest resources for diagnosis, treatment and research.
Founded in 1901, Children's Hospital Los Angeles has been treating the most seriously
ill and injured children in Los Angeles for more than a century, and it is acknowledged throughout the United States and around the world for its leadersh...
Medivation Announces Positive New Efficacy Data From Phase 1-2 Trial of MDV3100 in Advanced Prostate Cancer Patients
...ious diseases for which there are limited treatment options. Medivation aims to transform the treatment of these diseases and offer hope to critically
ill patients and their caregivers. In September 2008, Medivation announced a global agreement with Pfizer Inc to develop and commercialize Dimebon for the...
Terumo Heart, Inc. Reaches Clinical Milestone as the 100th Patient Worldwide Receives the DuraHeart(TM) Left Ventricular Assist System
...ients diagnosed annually. In the setting of an aging global population, heart failure is the number one reason for hospitalization. The most severely
ill patients need heart transplants in order to recover. More than 8,000 people worldwide are on the list of eligible candidates for heart transplants ann...
Diabetes Experts Issue New Recommendations for Inpatient Glycemic Control - Call for Systemic Changes in Hospitals Nationwide
...andomized controlled clinical trials in critically
ill patients in ICUs with diabetes or elevated blood g...hieving them in both critically and non-critically
ill patients.
Recognizing the importance of glyce...ed glucose targets of 140-180 mg/dL for critically
ill patients in ICU settings.
"We are witnessing ...
Data Presented at AUA Demonstrate PROVENGE Significantly Prolongs Survival for Men With Advanced Prostate Cancer in Pivotal Phase 3 IMPACT Study
...l advance through the clearly defined regulatory process with the FDA to seek licensure of PROVENGE to fulfill our mission of serving these critically
ill patients who currently have few appealing treatment options."
"We are incredibly grateful to our clinical investigators, the scientific communit...
Delcath Continues Expansion of Clinical Trial Centers Offering PHP(TM)
...f leading cancer centers in the United States. The prestige of these centers is a validation of the need for a viable treatment option for these very
ill patients. Continuing to expand this trial assists in the acceleration of enrollment, increases the awareness of the Delcath PHP System(TM) among phys...
Study Data Show Positive European Experience With DuraHeart Left Ventricular Assist Device for Advanced Stage Heart Failure Patients
...tients diagnosed annually. In the setting of an aging global population, heart failure is the number one reason for hospitalization. The most severely
ill patients need heart transplants in order to recover. More than 8,000 people worldwide are on the list of eligible candidates for heart transplants ann...
David Feldman, M.D. Appointed Co-Principal Investigator of DuraHeart(TM) Left Ventricular Assist System U.S. Clinical Trial
...ients diagnosed annually. In the setting of an aging global population, heart failure is the number one reason for hospitalization. The most severely
ill patients need heart transplants in order to recover. More than 8,000 people worldwide are on the list of eligible candidates for heart transplants ann...
Terumo Heart, Inc. Reports Clinical Progress in the DuraHeart(TM) U.S. Pivotal Trial as NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Implants First Patient
...ients diagnosed annually. In the setting of an aging global population, heart failure is the number one reason for hospitalization. The most severely
ill patients need heart transplants in order to recover. More than 8,000 people worldwide are on the list of eligible candidates for heart transplants ann...
Rendell Administration Announces Health Research Grants From Tobacco Settlement Funds
...evention and control of infections caused by these multidrug resistant bacteria. A. baumannii is a severe, difficult-to-treat infection in seriously
ill hospitalized patients. C. difficile is resistant to numerous drugs and causes serious infection among patients already on antibiotics.
The...
New PRO2000 HIV-Prevention Findings Important Milestone on Path Toward Development of Effective Vaginal Microbicide
...drugs, our scientific colleagues who lend their expertise, and advocates around the globe who work to ensure that the voices of those who are poor and
ill are heard. While the path remains difficult and uncharted, we have good reason to carry on with hope. A comprehensive HIV prevention strategy that inc...
Medivation Completes Enrollment of Phase 1-2 Trial of MDV3100 in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients
...ious diseases for which
there are limited treatment options. Medivation aims to transform the
treatment of these diseases and offer hope to critically
ill patients and
their caregivers. In September 2008, Medivation entered into a global
agreement with Pfizer Inc to develop and commercialize Dimebon for ...
Portable CT Increases Chance of Stroke Survival and Recovery
...ere access to CT scanning may be limited. When a CT scanner is available, it is not always in proximity to the ER, making transportation of critically
ill patients to the radiology department both difficult and time-consuming.
"A portable eight-slice CT can be easily added and used to accurately...
New Cancer Treatment Shrinks Pancreatic Tumor
... life he can truly
enjoy."
The patient's daughter discussed her father's treatment, saying "He began
the NeoPlas treatment after he became too
ill to complete his final course of
radiation following chemotherapy." She added, "Since then, he has been able to
resume work two to three hours a day, g...
Ikaria(R) Named Private Company of the Year by New Jersey Technology Council
...utics company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative pharmaceuticals and drug-device combinations for hospitalized, critically
ill patients. The company's lead product, INOmax(R) (nitric oxide) for inhalation, is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of hypoxic respiratory ...
Inhaled Nitric Oxide Data Presented at European Academy of Pediatrics Meeting
... on the development and commercialization of innovative
pharmaceuticals, biologic messengers and drug-device combinations for
hospitalized, critically
ill patients. The company's lead product,
INOmax(R) (nitric oxide) for inhalation, is the only FDA-approved drug for
the treatment of hypoxic respiratory ...
Berlin Heart's EXCOR(R) Pediatric Receives Unconditional Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Approval
...Heart EXCOR Pediatric is a mechanical cardiac support system
for critically
ill pediatric patients suffering from severe heart failure.
Unlike standard hea...ents for internal and external use to
stabilise cardiac activity in acutely
ill patients. Its products are market
leaders in their respective segments in G...
American Heart Association Journal Report: Miniaturized Heart Pumps May Be Effective for Children Awaiting Transplant
...iving a heart transplant. After 19 months of
follow up, the other eight were alive with new hearts.
Children who need heart transplants and are very
ill can be placed on
external circulatory support machines, but their long-term use is
associated with significant risks. Patients also must be immobilize...
Napo Announces Positive Clinical Data Indicating Crofelemer, Could Effectively Treat Cholera
...he effectiveness of
crofelemer from a study for CRO-ID in treating severely
ill cholera
patients in conjunction with an antibiotic and rehydration therapy.... a single oral dose of azithromycin and
rehydration therapy. These severely
ill cholera patients, even when
receiving the antibiotic azithromycin and rehyd...
Senator Frist and Convention Delegates Support AIDS-Affected People Around the World, Raise Funds for Gustav Evacuees
...one, World Vision has trained more than 59,000
home visitors who provide care for over 900,000 orphans and vulnerable
children, as well as chronically
ill adults. In 2008, World Vision aims to
assemble at least 125,000 kits. Caregiver Kits provide basic supplies for
as many as three months.
When purcha...
Copper Eliminates Resistant Hospital Germs in a Worldwide Field Test
...linical research in Europe.
The main opponents are dangerous, antibiotic-resistant bacteria (MRSA),
with which more and more patients worldwide fall
ill in clinics and nursing
homes. Classical sanitary measures are often insufficient to prevent a
further spreading. According to the clinic and the invol...
Pooled-Analysis of 54 Clinical Studies Shows No Increased Risk of Heart Attack With Abacavir Therapy
... taking ZIAGEN and call your doctor right away:
1. Fever 2. Rash 3. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal (stomach area) pain 4. Generally
ill feeling, extreme tiredness, or achiness 5. Shortness of breath, cough, or sore throat
Carefully read the Warning Card that your pharmacist gives yo...
Medivation Presents Positive New Data on Dimebon's Long-Term Efficacy and Novel Mechanism of Action at the International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease
...ious diseases for
which there are limited treatment options. Medivation aims to transform the
treatment of these diseases and offer hope to critically
ill patients and
their caregivers. The Company's current clinical development program
includes a pivotal and confirmatory Phase 3 trial of Dimebon in Alzh...
Medivation Announces Publication in The Lancet of Dimebon Pivotal Trial Results in Alzheimer's Disease
...ious diseases for
which there are limited treatment options. Medivation aims to transform the
treatment of these diseases and offer hope to critically
ill patients and
their caregivers. The Company's current clinical development program
includes a pivotal and confirmatory Phase 3 trial of Dimebon in Alzh...
Medivation Announces Positive Top-Line Results From Phase 2 Dimebon Study in Huntington's Disease
...erious diseases for
which there are limited treatment options. Medivation aims to improve the
treatment of these diseases and offer hope to critically
ill patients and
their caregivers. The Company's current clinical development program
includes a pivotal and confirmatory Phase 3 trial of Dimebon(TM) in
...
Medivation to Host Conference Call at 5 p.m. EDT Monday to Discuss Top-Line Phase 2 Study Results in Huntington's Disease
...d cancers for which there are limited treatment
options. Medivation aims to revolutionize the treatment of these diseases
and offer hope to critically
ill patients and their caregivers. The
Company's current clinical development program includes a pivotal and
confirmatory Phase 3 trial of dimebon(TM) in ...
'Hibernation-On-Demand' Drug Hydrogen Sulfide Significantly Improves Survival After Extreme Blood Loss
...ntrol groups were 23 percent (three of 13) and 14 percent (one of
seven), respectively.
"Our goal is to develop life-saving treatment for critically
ill people
suffering from acute, sustained blood loss, such as in a car accident or on
the battlefield," said senior author Roth. "These findings have obv...
Genzyme and Isis Complete Licensing of Mipomersen
...e $75 million in milestone
payments early.
"Mipomersen is an innovative treatment that has the potential to change
the standard of care for severely
ill patients whose needs cannot be
addressed by current cholesterol-lowering therapies," said Henri A.
Termeer, Genzyme's chairman and chief executive off...
The New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Study Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Baxter's Cell-Based Pandemic, Avian Flu Vaccine
...ical course, with
rapid deterioration and high fatality. Primary viral pneumonia and
multi-organ failure have been common among people who have become
ill with
avian influenza.
About Baxter
Baxter International Inc., through its subsidiaries, assists healthcare
professionals and their patients with t...
Medivation Initiates Second Pivotal Phase 3 Trial of Dimebon(TM) in Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
...d cancers for which there are limited treatment
options. Medivation aims to revolutionize the treatment of these diseases
and offer hope to critically
ill patients and their caregivers. The
Company's current clinical development program includes a pivotal and
confirmatory Phase 3 trial of Dimebon(TM) in ...
Medivation Announces Presentation of Positive MDV3100 Clinical Data in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients at 44th ASCO Annual Meeting
...d cancers for which there are limited treatment
options. Medivation aims to revolutionize the treatment of these diseases
and offer hope to critically
ill patients and their caregivers. The
Company's current clinical development program includes a pivotal and
confirmatory Phase 3 trial of Dimebon(TM) in ...
Study Findings Show Infection Control Intervention Helps Keep Kids in School
...trointestinal illnesses are extremely common for school-age
children, and children can be at risk for these infections because of
frequent exposure to
ill peers and poor hand hygiene.(1) In fact, the
bacteria and viruses that cause these gastrointestinal infections can be
easily passed from one person to...
Kiadis Pharma Announces Collaboration With the Julius Maximilians University of Wurzburg, Germany
...ow transplantations in blood
cancer patients. The company has three products in clinical development
that offer novel treatment options for terminally
ill blood cancer patients
and address high-unmet medical needs. Kiadis Pharma is headquartered in
Amsterdam, The Netherlands with facilities in Groningen,...
Fuisz Tobacco Announces Clinical Study Results for Fuisz Tobacco Sheet Strip; Super Enhanced Bioavailability of Nicotine From Its Tobacco Sheet Strip Supports Efficacy of Low Dose Tobacco Product
...be removed from the mouth and
is environmentally as damaging as a cigarette. This gives off no smoke and
is unaffected by smoking bans. This is not an
ill tasting lozenge. This is
in fact the new way for adult tobacco users to gain satisfaction in a
simple straightforward manner. Easier to use than SNUS,...
Amikacin Inhale Shows Promising Results in Phase II Study
...larly high risk of developing pneumonia. Most of them are already
seriously
ill because of severe underlying diseases," said Professor
Michael Niederman, C...istance. This allows for a unique full course of
drug therapy in critically
ill patients with Gram-negative pneumonia.
'Gram-negative pneumonia' refers to ...
Ikaria Completes Dosing of Phase 1a Clinical Study for IK-1001 (Sodium Sulfide) for Injection
...n goal of providing
therapeutic options for currently unmet critical care needs. It is Ikaria's
mission to develop novel treatments for the critically
ill in the in
hospital and ICU setting -- an area of medicine that is highly underserved,
yet represents a multi-billion-dollar market."
Hydrogen sulfid...
Medivation Announces Presentation of MDV3100 Clinical Data in Patients With Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer at 44th American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
...d cancers for which there are limited treatment
options. Medivation aims to revolutionize the treatment of these diseases
and offer hope to critically
ill patients and their caregivers. The
Company's current clinical development program includes a pivotal and
confirmatory Phase 3 trial of Dimebon(TM) in ...