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TSRI scientist receives $2.1M grant to study therapeutic potential of alternatives to current crop of anti-diabetic drugs

Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have been awarded $2.1 million from the National Institutes of Health to study the therapeutic potential of safer and more effective alternatives to the current crop of anti-diabetic drugs, which have been limited in their use due to side effects including bone loss and congestive heart failure.

17 Apr 2014

FDA approves GSK's Tanzeum as once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes

GlaxoSmithKline plc today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Tanzeum (albiglutide) for injection, for subcutaneous use, as a once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes. Tanzeum has been approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

16 Apr 2014

Takeda expands commercial platform in Israel

Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH today announced further expansion of its commercial platform with the establishment of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Israel. Together with Algeria, Ecuador, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam, Israel is the sixth sales entity Takeda has opened this year to reinforce its platform in growth markets.

18 Dec 2013

EC approves INVOKANA (canagliflozin) medication for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Janssen-Cilag International NV announced today that the European Commission has approved INVOKANA (canagliflozin) in the European Union for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus, to improve glycaemic control[1]. Canagliflozin is an oral, once-daily medication, which belongs to a new class of medications called sodium glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors.

23 Nov 2013

Mylan's revenues decrease 2% to $1.77B in third quarter 2013

Mylan Inc. today announced its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013.

31 Oct 2013

NAC amino acid may offer new treatment options for psychiatric disorders

Improved understanding of the roles of inflammation and oxidative stress in psychiatric disorders has generated new leads in the search for novel therapies. One such investigative compound currently in clinical trials is an amino acid, N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC), which appears to reduce the core symptoms of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, autism and cravings in addictions including cocaine, cannabis abuse and cigarette smoking.

8 Oct 2013

Study finds that triple therapy corrects two core defects in type 2 diabetes

Patients with type 2 diabetes fare significantly better if they are started on three medications at the time of diagnosis than if they are prescribed a single drug and have other therapies added later, a San Antonio researcher said June 22 at the 73rd Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in Chicago.

25 Jun 2013

Drug used to control Type II diabetes can help repair spinal cords of mice suffering from inherited disease

A drug used to control Type II diabetes can help repair the spinal cords of mice suffering from the inherited disease adrenoleukodystrophy which, untreated, leads eventually to a paralysis, a vegetative state and death.

10 Jun 2013

IDIBELL signs patent licensing agreement with Minoryx

The Bellvittge Biomedical Research Institute has signed a licensing agreement with the Spanish biotechnology company Minoryx of a patent for the treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare serious neurodegenerative disease which has no effective treatment.

8 May 2013

Eli Lilly reports positive results from Phase III AWARD trials of type 2 diabetes drug, dulaglutide

Eli Lilly and Company today announced positive top-line results of two additional Phase III AWARD trials for dulaglutide, an investigational, long-acting glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist being studied as a once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes.

18 Apr 2013

Invokana tablets receive FDA approval to treat adults with type 2 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Invokana (canaglifozin) tablets, used with diet and exercise, to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

30 Mar 2013

FDA grants final approval to Breckenridge’s Pioglitazone Hydrochloride ANDA

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. announced today the immediate launch of Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Tablets. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted final approval for the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), which is being manufactured and supplied by Synthon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and will be available in 15 mg, 30 mg, and 45 mg strengths.

14 Feb 2013

FDA approves Takeda’s NESINA, OSENI and KAZANO for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. today announced that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved NESINA (alogliptin) and the fixed-dose combination (FDC) therapies OSENI (alogliptin and pioglitazone) and KAZANO (alogliptin and metformin HCl) for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults as adjuncts to diet and exercise.

28 Jan 2013

Takeda receives FDA approval for Nesina, Kazano and Oseni to treat type 2 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved three new related products for use with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes: Nesina (alogliptin) tablets, Kazano (alogliptin and metformin hydrochloride) tablets, and Oseni (alogliptin and pioglitazone) tablets.

28 Jan 2013

Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim announce top-line results from empagliflozin Phase III trials on T2D

Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Company today announced top-line results for four completed Phase III clinical trials for empagliflozin, an investigational sodium glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor being studied for treatment of patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

9 Jan 2013

FDA approves Watson’s generic Actos

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that Watson has launched a generic version of Actos (Pioglitazone Hydrochloride 15mg, 30mg and 45mg tablets) after receiving final approval today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

29 Oct 2012

Common diabetes treatment may cause bladder cancer

A commonly used diabetes treatment may increase patients’ risk for bladder cancer, show US study findings.

22 Aug 2012

Teva launches generic ACTOplus met to improve glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. announced today the launch of an authorized generic of ACTOplus met (pioglitazone/metformin tablets)15 mg/500 mg, 15 mg/850 mg.

18 Aug 2012

Mylan Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for pioglitazone tablets to treat type 2 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Actos (pioglitazone hydrochloride) tablets. Along with diet and exercise, pioglitazone is used to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

18 Aug 2012

Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim receive FDA approval for Tradjenta sNDA to treat type 2 diabetes

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Eli Lilly and Company today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Tradjenta (linagliptin) tablets for use as add-on therapy to insulin.

18 Aug 2012

Pioglitazone News and Research

TSRI scientist receives $2.1M grant to study therapeutic potential of alternatives to current crop of anti-diabetic drugs

FDA approves GSK's Tanzeum as once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes

Takeda expands commercial platform in Israel

EC approves INVOKANA (canagliflozin) medication for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Mylan's revenues decrease 2% to $1.77B in third quarter 2013

NAC amino acid may offer new treatment options for psychiatric disorders

Study finds that triple therapy corrects two core defects in type 2 diabetes

Drug used to control Type II diabetes can help repair spinal cords of mice suffering from inherited disease

IDIBELL signs patent licensing agreement with Minoryx

Eli Lilly reports positive results from Phase III AWARD trials of type 2 diabetes drug, dulaglutide

Invokana tablets receive FDA approval to treat adults with type 2 diabetes

FDA grants final approval to Breckenridge’s Pioglitazone Hydrochloride ANDA

FDA approves Takeda’s NESINA, OSENI and KAZANO for treatment of type 2 diabetes

Takeda receives FDA approval for Nesina, Kazano and Oseni to treat type 2 diabetes

Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim announce top-line results from empagliflozin Phase III trials on T2D

FDA approves Watson’s generic Actos

Common diabetes treatment may cause bladder cancer

Teva launches generic ACTOplus met to improve glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes

Mylan Pharmaceuticals receives FDA approval for pioglitazone tablets to treat type 2 diabetes

Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim receive FDA approval for Tradjenta sNDA to treat type 2 diabetes

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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