New compound unusually potent at blocking brain cancer growth
... against cancer. Gleevec was the first drug on the market designed to block ubiquitous signaling molecules called protein kinases enzymes known to trigger normal cell proliferation, and in the case of cancer, the growth of tumors. Another group of kinases, called lipid kinases are now emerging as important...Employees in small firms pay 18 percent more for health insurance when adjusted for value of plan
...Arizona ($2,983). "Indemnity insurers have greater market share in rural states, so employees and employers in those states end up paying higher adjusted premiums. Also, small employers are more predominant in rural states, and they have less clout than large employers in negotiating with insurers," said Co...Study identifies substances in grapefruit juice that interact dangerously with some drugs
...f this work. "First, it should now be possible to market the furanocoumarin-free grapefruit juice to patients who would otherwise need to avoid grapefruit. In addition, it should be possible to screen new foods for the potential for drug interactions by determining whether they contain furanocoumarins. "F...Indoor air purifiers that produce even small amounts of ozone may be risky for health
...se of air purifiers, but the devices remain on the market because no agency has the outright authority to regulate how much ozone they produce. Indoor air purification has gained widespread popularity with the surge in air pollution problems in urban areas. Air purifiers target dust, pollen, airborne partic...National study finds off-label prescribing common, often not backed by data
...journals. The FDA evaluates new drugs entering the market but does not dictate physicians' prescribing practices, according to background information in the article. Therefore, physicians can legally prescribe approved medications for any diagnosis, even if that particular diagnosis is not cited on the dru...Making a healthy lunch a greater national priority
...lso some great tasting pre-prepared options on the market that are as good as if you made them from scratch, like Sanitarium Lunch Today!," he said. The inaugural Australian Lunch Week will include workplace presentations, a website, webcast, brochure and magazine advertising on the importance of lunch, and...... One of the targets of existing drugs today on the market is viral neuraminidase, an enzyme that helps the virus to proliferate and infect more cells. As this protein is known to evolve into variants if it comes under drug stress, drug resistance becomes a potential concern in case of an influenza pandemic....Italian researchers find fenretinide cuts the risk of second breast cancers in young women
...ent would run out and tamoxifen was already on the market for treatment and had more efficacy data from large international trials." Dr Decensi added that a preventive trial of fenretinide would be a clear example of the importance of health-care provider and community support for not-for-profit academic cl...Tequila! Chemists help assure quality of popular Mexican beverage
... The exact percentage of fraudulent samples on the market is unknown, they add. High-quality tequila is made with 100 percent Agave , while lower-end, mixed tequila is made by adding up to 49 percent sugar prior to fermentation. This so-called mixed-tequila is usually shipped out in bulk containers for bo...Heart risks from Vioxx happen much earlier than believed, says Queen's researcher
...the drug. Vioxx was voluntarily withdrawn from the market on September 30, 2004 after a study showed that it doubled patients' risk of heart attacks and strokes after 18 months of use. This study is the first to specifically address the question of the timing of cardiovascular risk associated with COX-2 inh...MUHC study reveals Vioxx related heart attacks can occur within the first two weeks of use
...the drug. Vioxx was voluntarily withdrawn from the market on September 30, 2004 after a study showed it doubled patients' risk of heart attacks and strokes after 18 months of use. This MUHC study is the first to specifically address the question of the timing of cardiovascular risk associated with COX-2 inh...Study in Science holds promise for a new approach to drug therapy
...ecause of the sheer number of drugs already on the market that could be made more effective by differential targeting."...Easy to use emergency mobile device for people at risk
... those suffering from chronic disease are the core market for the system, the MobilAlarm partners also see potential for it to be used by disabled but otherwise healthy people and possibly by victims of domestic violence or people carrying out hazardous jobs in remote locations. Lilischkis says the commerc...American Academy of Neurology 58th Annual Meeting scientific highlights
...lizumab is an antibody that was withdrawn from the market shortly after it was approved for treatment of MS. The Food and Drug Administration has recently lifted a clinical hold on the drug. Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Patients taking statins to lower their cholesterol have a reduced risk of stroke,...Acrux granted first grant in Europe, triggering payment from Lilly
...that our innovative products are protected in that market until at least 2017. It is also another commercial step forward for Elanco as they develop products using our technology for animals worldwide." Acrux retains rights in Europe for all its human pharmaceutical productsand is currently seeking European...Mega-brands have mega influence on dietary behavior
...ds" because of their durability in defending their market share against rivals. He explains how these products maintain their strong foothold in the market despite often being at odds with the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans with respect to sugars, f...Researchers resolve how COX inhibitors cause heart hazards, and offer alternative treatment strategy
...publicized withdrawal of COX-2 inhibitors from the market in late 2004. A number of large, randomized, controlled trials designed to test the efficacy of different COX-2 inhibitors for a variety of indications have confirmed the cardiovascular toxicity, suggesting that this is an effect of all drugs in this...Accentia Biopharmaceuticals to begin shipping MD Turbo
...ery excited about introducing a new product to the market that can improve the quality of care." More than 40 million MDIs are prescribed each year in the United States alone....UQ research will move medicines to market more quickly
...y of Queensland project to move medicines into the market more quickly. Queensland Deputy Premier, Treasure...al concern. "The number of new drugs reaching the market has fallen over the past five years. This is due to a lack of innovation in the pathway of preclinic...Shire's DAYTRANA(TM) transdermal patch approved by FDA for treatment of ADHD
...to Shire's portfolio reaffirms our position as the market leader in ADHD." Shire and Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. submitted an amended New Drug Application (NDA) for DAYTRANA to the FDA in June of last year. DAYTRANA is licensed globally to Shire by Noven and will be available in pharmacies in the U.S. in ...