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Only two states in U.S. require HPV vaccination

An examination of state vaccination requirements for adolescents finds that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is currently required in only two states, many fewer than another vaccine associated with sexual transmission (hepatitis B) and another primarily recommended for adolescents (meningococcal conjugate), according to a study in the July 14 issue of JAMA.

15 Jul 2015

New drug patiromer could improve potassium levels of patients with diabetic kidney disease

Among patients with diabetic kidney disease and hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels in the blood), a potentially life-threatening condition, those who received the new drug patiromer, twice daily for four weeks, had significant decreases in potassium levels which lasted through one year, according to a study in the July 14 issue of JAMA.

15 Jul 2015

Benzodiazepine drugs ineffective for PTSD and trauma treatment

Benzodiazepine drugs are widely used in patients with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but available evidence suggests that they are not effective--and may even be harmful, concludes a systematic review and meta-analysis in the July Journal of Psychiatric Practice.

15 Jul 2015

Innovation in anaesthesia: an interview with Matti Lehtonen, GE Healthcare

The spectrum of patients seen today, from pre-term infants to the morbidly obese to the longer living elderly, is wider than ever before and increasingly more challenging with patients often presenting with multiple co-morbidities. This puts a huge strain on healthcare providers who are facing increasing challenges such as cost pressure and staff shortages.

14 Jul 2015

Quotient Clinical acquires second GMP manufacturing facility, expands pharmaceutical sciences capabilities

Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics Company, has announced a significant expansion of its pharmaceutical sciences capabilities, doubling capacity through the acquisition of a second GMP manufacturing facility and the construction of new formulation development and pharmaceutical analysis laboratories.

14 Jul 2015

New report on different treatment strategies for haemophilia published

Numerous long-term randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted to investigate the long-term, factor concentrate-based treatment of patients with severe haemophilia A or B, despite the rareness of the diseases and the lack of incentives for pharmaceutical companies.

14 Jul 2015

Mylan announces launch of generic Namenda Tablets in U.S.

Mylan N.V. today announced the U.S. launch of Memantine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 5 mg and 10 mg, which is the generic version of Forest's Namenda Tablets.

14 Jul 2015

New study identifies potential antidepressant medications with few side effects

A new study by researchers at University of Maryland School of Medicine has identified promising compounds that could successfully treat depression in less than 24 hours while minimizing side effects. Although they have not yet been tested in people, the compounds could offer significant advantages over current antidepressant medications.

14 Jul 2015

New UW-Madison study links two unrelated cancer treatments

A new study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has linked two seemingly unrelated cancer treatments that are both now being tested in clinical trials.

14 Jul 2015

Two antioxidant supplements effective in treating mice with skin-picking disorder

Two antioxidant supplements are effective in treating skin-picking disorder in mice, according to a study led by a Stanford University School of Medicine researcher.

14 Jul 2015

$Wayne State researchers explore effects of Tocotrienol-rich fraction from palm oil in ESRD patients$

Wayne State researchers explore effects of Tocotrienol-rich fraction from palm oil in ESRD patients

End-stage renal disease (ERSD) is the last stage of chronic kidney disease where the kidneys function at under 10 to 15 percent of their normal capacity. At this stage, kidneys cannot effectively remove waste or excess fluid from the blood system, and dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to live.

14 Jul 2015

Biosimilars show promise for children with IBD, but more research needed

Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are doing well on specific biological medications should not be switched to recently approved "biosimilar" products, concludes an expert consensus statement of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition.

14 Jul 2015

VUMC becomes Human Vaccines Project's first scientific hub

Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the Human Vaccines Project and the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative are pleased to announce that VUMC has become the Project's first scientific hub.

14 Jul 2015

Study shows that Anisina has potential to improve effectiveness of chemotherapy in children with cancer

US-Australian drug discovery company, Novogen Limited, today announced details of an in vivo proof of concept study that demonstrates their lead anti-tropomyosin drug candidate, Anisina, has the potential to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy in children and reduce life-long side-effects.

14 Jul 2015

National Safety Council requests employers to develop workplace policies around use of opioid painkillers

The National Safety Council is calling on employers to develop workplace policies around the use of opioid prescription painkillers after reviewing research and court cases showing the negative impacts of these medicines on employee safety and worker's compensation costs.

14 Jul 2015

ANI acquires 22 previously marketed generic drug products for $25 million from Teva Pharmaceuticals

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that it has acquired 22 previously marketed generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceuticals for $25 million in cash and a percentage of future gross profits from product sales. The acquisition includes 19 solid-oral dosage products, and 3 oral suspension products.

13 Jul 2015

Lixiana (edoxaban) recommended for treating, preventing recurrent DVT and PE in adults

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended a new treatment to help patients suffering from blood clots in the legs and lungs.

13 Jul 2015

Too much transparency in clinical trials data may inhibit drug development, says researchers

New legislation forces drug developers to disclose most of their clinical trials data when applying for approval of a new drug. Many will probably think that this is a good idea. However, too much transparency in drug development might be problematic, according to Timo Minssen, researcher at the University of Copenhagen.

13 Jul 2015

Research findings may help health care providers curb painkiller misuse

People who misuse prescription pain relievers all have one thing in common, University of Georgia researchers have discovered: a history of recent illicit drug use. How they acquire such drugs varies according to age, however.

12 Jul 2015

Diabetes drug metformin does not stop babies from being born overweight

Treating obese pregnant women with a diabetes drug does not stop their babies from being born overweight, a study has found.

12 Jul 2015

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Only two states in U.S. require HPV vaccination

New drug patiromer could improve potassium levels of patients with diabetic kidney disease

Benzodiazepine drugs ineffective for PTSD and trauma treatment

Innovation in anaesthesia: an interview with Matti Lehtonen, GE Healthcare

Quotient Clinical acquires second GMP manufacturing facility, expands pharmaceutical sciences capabilities

New report on different treatment strategies for haemophilia published

Mylan announces launch of generic Namenda Tablets in U.S.

New study identifies potential antidepressant medications with few side effects

New UW-Madison study links two unrelated cancer treatments

Two antioxidant supplements effective in treating mice with skin-picking disorder

Wayne State researchers explore effects of Tocotrienol-rich fraction from palm oil in ESRD patients

Biosimilars show promise for children with IBD, but more research needed

VUMC becomes Human Vaccines Project's first scientific hub

Study shows that Anisina has potential to improve effectiveness of chemotherapy in children with cancer

National Safety Council requests employers to develop workplace policies around use of opioid painkillers

ANI acquires 22 previously marketed generic drug products for $25 million from Teva Pharmaceuticals

Lixiana (edoxaban) recommended for treating, preventing recurrent DVT and PE in adults

Too much transparency in clinical trials data may inhibit drug development, says researchers

Research findings may help health care providers curb painkiller misuse

Diabetes drug metformin does not stop babies from being born overweight

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