Positive CHMP Rec for Merck's RemicadeZacks.comThe CHMP recommended the use of Remicade in pediatric patients who have not responded sufficiently to conventional therapy, including corticosteroids and 6-mercaptopurine or azathioprine, or who are un…
New Healing Balms for Dry SkinDaily GlowBy Christina Gandolfo Topical hydrocortisone, an anti-inflammatory steroid cream, is available in low concentrations over the counter and in higher concentrations by prescription. Dermatologists and other doctors…
Boston Scientific claims patent victoryIrish TimesJohnson & Johnson in the 2008 suit alleged that BostonScientific's Promus Everolimus-Eluting Coronary Stent System infringed two patents, known as the Morris patents, relating to the use of the …
Drug No Help for Survival in Advanced Gastric CaMedPage TodayThis study found that adding the targeted agent everolimus (Afinitor) to best supportive care in patients with advanced gastric cancer failed to improve overall survival, when compared to pat…
Abbott Wins Patent Ruling in Xience Stent Case Over J&J, WyethBusinessWeekRapamycin, also known as sirolimus and sold by Wyeth as Rapamune, is used to coat J&J's Cypher stent. Wyeth and J&J claimed Abbott, based in Abbott Park, Illinois…
Abbott Wins Ruling Over J&J, Wyeth in Xience Stent CaseBusinessWeekRapamycin, also known as sirolimus and sold by Wyeth as Rapamune, is used to coat J&J's Cypher stent. Wyeth and J&J claimed Abbott, based in Abbott Park, Illinois, and M…
GRANITE-1: Second-line everolimus did not extend OS for advanced gastric cancerHemOncTodaySAN FRANCISCO — Patients assigned to everolimus monotherapy did not enjoy a survival benefit, according to phase-3 results from the GRANITE-1 trial presented he…
Remicade(R) (Infliximab) Receives Positive Opinion From CHMP In Europe for …MarketWatch (press release)Moderate-to-severe plaque PsO in adults who failed to respond to, or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant of other systemic therapy in…
David Pringle Fined $1000 For Prednisolone Positive In One Of His Star GreyhoundsAustralian Racing Greyhound.comMr Pringle pleaded guilty to a charge under Greyhound Racing Rule 83 (2) (a) in that he presented Buck Fever for the race in question not fr…
Glucocorticoid therapy for trauma – ready for prime time?7thSpace Interactive (press release)The role of stress-dose hydrocortisone in the management of trauma patients is currently unknown.ObjectiveTo test the efficacy of hydrocortisone therapy in tra…