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$Updated Phase 1 study results of FOLOTYN in patients with refractory CTCL presented at ASH 2010$

Updated Phase 1 study results of FOLOTYN in patients with refractory CTCL presented at ASH 2010

Allos Therapeutics, Inc. today reported updated results from the Company's Phase 1 dose-finding study of FOLOTYN® (pralatrexate injection) which supports the selection of 15 mg/m2 weekly for three weeks out of a four-week cycle as the optimal starting dose and schedule for further evaluation in patients with relapsed or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Data were presented at the 52nd American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida.

6 Dec 2010

Study: REVLIMID and dexamethasone for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma reduce risk of disease progression

Celgene International Sàrl (NASDAQ: CELG) announced that data evaluating combination therapy REVLIMID® (lenalidomide) and dexamethasone in patients with high-risk asymptomatic smoldering multiple myeloma were presented during the American Society of Hematology's annual meeting. The study reported REVLIMID and dexamethasone prolonged time to progression.

6 Dec 2010

Investigational study data of REVLIMID with rituximab or rituximab-containing regimen in CLL patients presented at ASH

Celgene International Sàrl announced that clinical data from two investigational studies evaluating the use of REVLIMID (lenalidomide) either with rituximab or following a rituximab-containing regimen in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia were presented at the 52nd American Society of Hematology annual meeting.

6 Dec 2010

Acton submits Manufacturing Supplement to FDA for AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol

Acton Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a Manufacturing Supplement to the previously approved AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol NDA.

4 Nov 2010

RHUCIN clinical trial results published in JACI journal

Santarus, Inc., a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced the publication of an integrated analysis of two randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials with RHUCIN (recombinant human C1 inhibitor, or rhC1INH), in the October issue of the peer reviewed Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).

5 Oct 2010

Teva Respiratory reports positive results from BDP HFA Nasal Aerosol Phase III trial in seasonal allergic rhinitis

Teva Respiratory today announced positive results from a Phase III trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) hydrofluoroalkane (HFA) Nasal Aerosol in the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). The study met all efficacy endpoints, demonstrating a statistically significant benefit as compared to placebo. Furthermore, the safety profile of BDP HFA Nasal Aerosol was similar to placebo.

29 Jul 2010

Afinitor more than doubles progression-free survival in advanced pancreatic NET: Study

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation announced today that results of a Phase III study show Afinitor® (everolimus) tablets plus best supportive care (BSC) more than doubled progression-free survival, or time without tumor growth, versus placebo plus BSC in patients with advanced pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NET). The study, RADIANT-3, was presented at the 12th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer and is part of the largest clinical trial program in patients with advanced NET.

1 Jul 2010

Pfizer to discontinue commercial availability of Mylotarg for AML in U.S.

Pfizer Inc. announced today that based on discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), it will be discontinuing commercial availability of Mylotarg® (gemtuzumab ozogamicin for Injection) (used for the treatment of relapsed acute myeloid leukemia (AML)) in the United States and that it will be voluntarily withdrawing the new drug application (NDA) for Mylotarg effective October 15, 2010.

22 Jun 2010

Cancer drug could be effective for treating recurrent nose bleeds

Patients suffering from hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), an inherited vascular condition characterized by profuse nosebleeds, may find hope in a cancer-fighting drug called bevacizumab, also known as Avastin.

12 Feb 2010

Amgen announces results from first Phase 1/2 study of Nplate

Amgen Inc. today announced results from its first Phase 1/2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of Nplate® (romiplostim) in children with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

8 Dec 2009

Lumenis to discuss different treatment options for laryngeal cancer at 2009 AAO-HNS

Lumenis Ltd., the world's largest medical laser company, announced today they will be focusing their attention at this year's AAO-HNS annual meeting in San Diego, California, on an educational event to discuss different treatment options for laryngeal cancer.

From Lumenis Inc. 30 Sep 2009

Alcon's PATANASE nasal spray approved by FDA for treatment of nasal allergy symptoms

Alcon, Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved PATANASE(R) (olopatadine hydrochloride) nasal spray for the relief of the symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 12 years of age and older.

16 Apr 2008

FDA approves XYZAL (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) for allergies and chronic idiopathic urticaria

UCB and sanofi-aventis have announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a New Drug Application (NDA) for XYZAL (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) 0.5 mg/mL oral solution, a prescription antihistamine indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with indoor and outdoor allergies, as well as the treatment of chronic idiopathic urticaria.

20 Feb 2008

Avastin (bevacizumab) shows promise in phase II study of glioblastoma multiforme

Genentech, Inc. has announced that both study arms of a randomized, multi-center Phase II clinical study of Avastin (bevacizumab) administered alone or in combination with irinotecan chemotherapy demonstrated encouraging six-month progression-free survival (PFS) and objective response rate in patients with relapsed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common and aggressive type of brain cancer.

19 Nov 2007

GlaxoSmithKline initiates study of PROMACTA in chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

GlaxoSmithKline has announced the initiation of a global, open-label, single group trial that will assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of PROMACTA (eltrombopag olamine) in patients previously treated for chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

15 Apr 2007

Epistaxis News and Research

Updated Phase 1 study results of FOLOTYN in patients with refractory CTCL presented at ASH 2010

Study: REVLIMID and dexamethasone for high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma reduce risk of disease progression

Investigational study data of REVLIMID with rituximab or rituximab-containing regimen in CLL patients presented at ASH

Acton submits Manufacturing Supplement to FDA for AEROSPAN Inhalation Aerosol

RHUCIN clinical trial results published in JACI journal

Teva Respiratory reports positive results from BDP HFA Nasal Aerosol Phase III trial in seasonal allergic rhinitis

Afinitor more than doubles progression-free survival in advanced pancreatic NET: Study

Pfizer to discontinue commercial availability of Mylotarg for AML in U.S.

Cancer drug could be effective for treating recurrent nose bleeds

Amgen announces results from first Phase 1/2 study of Nplate

Lumenis to discuss different treatment options for laryngeal cancer at 2009 AAO-HNS

Alcon's PATANASE nasal spray approved by FDA for treatment of nasal allergy symptoms

FDA approves XYZAL (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) for allergies and chronic idiopathic urticaria

Avastin (bevacizumab) shows promise in phase II study of glioblastoma multiforme

GlaxoSmithKline initiates study of PROMACTA in chronic idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

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