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IQWiG finds colorectal cancer drug combination has added benefit only for some patients

The fixed combination of trifluridine/tipiracil has been approved since April 2016 for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

23 Nov 2016

Melanoma drug offers considerable added benefit for patients with advanced NSCLC

Pembrolizumab was initially introduced for the treatment of melanoma. Since July 2016, the monoclonal antibody has also been available for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults whose tumours express the T-cell receptor ligand PD-L1 and who have received a prior chemotherapy regimen.

22 Nov 2016

New combinatination therapy shows promise in treating patients with traumatic brain injury

A combination of the stimulant drug methylphenidate with a process known as cognitive-behavioral rehabilitation is a promising option to help people who suffer from persistent cognitive problems following traumatic brain injury, researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have reported.

22 Nov 2016

Pregnant women at risk of infection do not receive flu vaccination, UBC study finds

Health-care professionals are hesitant to administer the flu vaccine to pregnant women, despite the potential life-saving benefits, according to a UBC study.

22 Nov 2016

New antiretroviral treatments show potential to reduce chances of sexual transmission of HIV virus

More than 2 million people got infected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 2015, being sexual transmission the main channel of infection.

22 Nov 2016

Researchers make significant progress in developing frontline protection against HIV infection

Researchers have made significant progress in the development of a potential vaccine to protect against HIV infection.

22 Nov 2016

Study shows new drug combination effective in treating precancerous skin lesions

A combination of two topical drugs that have been in use for years triggers a robust immune response against precancerous skin lesions, according to a new study. The research, from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Harvard Medical School, shows that the therapy activates the immune system's T cells, which then attack the abnormal skin cells.

21 Nov 2016

Opioid exposure may impact healing in patients with chronic wounds

Patients with chronic wounds who never receive opioids heal faster than those who do receive the drugs, according to a new study by George Washington University (GW) researcher Victoria Shanmugam, M.D.

21 Nov 2016

TSRI scientists offer novel structure-based drug design strategy for better breast cancer treatment

While there have been advances in the treatment of hormone-driven breast cancer, resistance to these therapies remains a significant problem.

21 Nov 2016

Vitamin D supplementation improves autism symptoms, study shows

Vitamin D supplementation improved symptoms of autism in a recent trial.

21 Nov 2016

$Already available drug accelerates healing process after hip fracture$

Already available drug accelerates healing process after hip fracture

An already available drug can help patients get back on their feet more rapidly after a hip fracture, according to an international study published in the Journal of Bone Joint Surgery.

21 Nov 2016

WHO confirms pilot deployment of first-generation malaria vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa

The world’s first malaria vaccine will be rolled out in pilot projects in sub-Saharan Africa, WHO confirmed today. Funding is now secured for the initial phase of the programme and vaccinations are due to begin in 2018.

21 Nov 2016

ESCMID experts raise awareness for optimal use of antibiotics to combat AMR

Experts at the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (ESCMID) are joining colleagues across the globe this week to promote prudent use of antibiotics.

21 Nov 2016

Study compares risk of pneumonia linked to using different antidementia drugs

A recent study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that among users of antidementia drugs, persons using memantine have the highest risk of pneumonia. The use of rivastigmine patches is associated with an increased risk as well.

21 Nov 2016

Aerobit teams up with Artificial Intelligence experts to drive accelerated growth for asthma drugs

Pharmas are set to benefit from insightful intelligence on asthma as Aerobit, provider of the Smart Respiratory Device, teams with leading Artificial Intelligence experts to unlock the potential of Big Data.

21 Nov 2016

Researchers find drug-resistant bacteria in air samples

Polluted city air has now been identified as a possible means of transmission for resistant bacteria. Researchers in Gothenburg have shown that air samples from Beijing contain DNA from genes that make bacteria resistant to the most powerful antibiotics we have.

21 Nov 2016

Pharmaceutical News

IQWiG finds colorectal cancer drug combination has added benefit only for some patients

Melanoma drug offers considerable added benefit for patients with advanced NSCLC

New combinatination therapy shows promise in treating patients with traumatic brain injury

Pregnant women at risk of infection do not receive flu vaccination, UBC study finds

New antiretroviral treatments show potential to reduce chances of sexual transmission of HIV virus

Researchers make significant progress in developing frontline protection against HIV infection

Study shows new drug combination effective in treating precancerous skin lesions

Opioid exposure may impact healing in patients with chronic wounds

TSRI scientists offer novel structure-based drug design strategy for better breast cancer treatment

Vitamin D supplementation improves autism symptoms, study shows

Already available drug accelerates healing process after hip fracture

WHO confirms pilot deployment of first-generation malaria vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa

ESCMID experts raise awareness for optimal use of antibiotics to combat AMR

Study compares risk of pneumonia linked to using different antidementia drugs

Aerobit teams up with Artificial Intelligence experts to drive accelerated growth for asthma drugs

Researchers find drug-resistant bacteria in air samples

Researchers design smart drug to treat patients with most aggressive brain cancers

New review highlights challenges of studying resistance to antiangiogenic treatment in preclinical models

Drugs used to treat acid reflux and ulcers may increase risk of developing kidney stones and CKD

NPS MedicineWise urges Australians to handle antibiotics with care

Real-time Raman monitoring for pharmaceutical hot melt extrusion

Synthetic Psychedelics: A Growing Public Health Concern

How the Vutara VXL simplifies single-molecule imaging

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