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Two-drug combination improves lung function in some cystic fibrosis patients

The combination of two drugs — an investigational drug used in conjunction with an already FDA-approved medication — improved lung function in patients with one form of cystic fibrosis, according to two new studies.

19 May 2015

BioNTech, Genmab to jointly develop and commercialize immunomodulatory antibodies for cancer

BioNTech AG, a fully integrated biotechnology company developing truly personalized cancer immunotherapies, announces that it has signed an agreement with Genmab A/S to jointly research, develop and commercialize multiple bispecific antibodies for cancer immunotherapy using proprietary technologies from both companies: BioNTech's proprietary immunomodulatory antibodies and Genmab's DuoBody technology platform.

19 May 2015

New study reveals that 'imperfect drug penetration' can accelerate pathogens' resistance

Prescribing patients two or more drugs that do not reach the same parts of the body could accelerate a pathogen's resistance to all of the drugs being used in treatment, according to a new study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

19 May 2015

Blood-thinning treatment safe for patients with brain metastases

Cancer patients with brain metastases who develop blood clots may safely receive blood thinners without increased risk of dangerous bleeding, according to a study, published online today in Blood, the Journal of the American Society of Hematology.

19 May 2015

OSU researchers find promising approach to treating epithelial cancer

Researchers at Oregon State University are pursuing a new concept in treatment of epithelial cancer, especially head and neck cancer, by using two promising "analogs" of an old compound that was once studied as a potent anti-tumor agent, but long ago abandoned because it was too toxic.

19 May 2015

Monash University-led researchers call for HCV patients to gain improved access to effective drugs

In a letter to the Medical Journal of Australia published today, a Monash University-led team is asking for hepatitis C virus patients to gain improved access to drugs to prevent liver related deaths.

19 May 2015

Linkam and Cambridge IVF work on the development of new protocols for sperm testing

IVF is becoming increasingly important as fertility and birth rates fall in developed countries. Ensuring patients get the right treatment is important both from an emotional and financial perspective...

From Linkam Scientific Instruments 18 May 2015

Lab M demonstrates quality with compliance to ISO 11133:2014

Lab M has been compliant according to ISO 11133:2014 which relates to the microbiology of food, animal feed and water – culture media preparation, production, storage and testing...

18 May 2015

Regular use of aspirin may slow the progression of early emphysema, new research shows

Regular use of aspirin may help slow the progression of early emphysema, according to new research presented at the 2015 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

18 May 2015

Endo Announces Updated XIAFLEX® Label in Patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture

DC is a chronic condition affecting the hand in which abnormal buildup of collagen can cause the fingers to bend and be drawn in toward the palm...

18 May 2015

Study compares effectiveness of treatments for metastatic non-clear cell kidney cancers

A head-to-head comparison of two biologic therapies used to treat a subset of patients with advanced kidney cancers provides much-needed clarity on the preferred treatment for the first line of attack.

15 May 2015

Combination of contraceptive and cholesterol-lowering drugs kills cancer cells in a new way

The combination of a cholesterol-lowering drug, Bezafibrate, and a contraceptive steroid, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate, could be an effective, non-toxic treatment for a range of cancers, researchers at the University of Birmingham have found.

15 May 2015

Public health advisories reduce rate of codeine dispensed to postpartum women

Public health advisories from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada were associated with significant reductions in the rate of dispensing of codeine to postpartum women, according to a study in the May 12 issue of JAMA.

14 May 2015

Small-molecule drug simultaneously rejuvenates old muscles, aging brains

Whether you're brainy, brawny or both, you may someday benefit from a drug found to rejuvenate aging brain and muscle tissue. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have discovered that a small-molecule drug simultaneously perks up old stem cells in the brains and muscles of mice, a finding that could lead to drug interventions for humans that would make aging tissues throughout the body act young again.

14 May 2015

IQWiG examines the added benefit of aclidinium bromide/formoterol drug combination in COPD patients

The fixed-dose combination aclidinium bromide/formoterol has been approved since November 2014 for long-term treatment of adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

14 May 2015

Secondhand exposure to cannabis smoke under extreme conditions impairs cognitive performance

Secondhand exposure to cannabis smoke under "extreme conditions," such as an unventilated room or enclosed vehicle, can cause nonsmokers to feel the effects of the drug, have minor problems with memory and coordination, and in some cases test positive for the drug in a urinalysis.

14 May 2015

Patients who report 'weekend-only' drug use expand drug use to weekdays too

More than half of patients who report "weekend-only" drug use end up expanding their drug use to weekdays, too -- suggesting that primary care clinicians should monitor patients who acknowledge "recreational" drug use, says a new study by Boston University public health and medicine researchers.

13 May 2015

FDA licenses Protein Sciences' Pearl River, NY facility to manufacture Flublok influenza vaccine

Protein Sciences Corporation announced that on May 12, 2015 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration licensed its Pearl River, NY manufacturing facility for the commercial manufacturing of Flublok influenza vaccine. Flublok is the world's first licensed influenza vaccine made using modern recombinant technology.

13 May 2015

Unique rheumatoid arthritis diagnostics tool to launch at Hospitalar 2015

An exclusive solution to improve the diagnosis speed of rheumatoid arthritis - one of the world's five most financially burdensome illnesses for the health insurance systems – will be launched by BGE Systems Ltd at Hospitalar 2015...

13 May 2015

Soligenix, Emergent BioSolutions sign development agreement

Soligenix, Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company developing products that address unmet medical needs in the areas of inflammation, oncology and biodefense, announced today that it has initiated a development agreement with Emergent BioSolutions to implement a commercially viable, scalable production technology for the RiVax drug substance protein antigen.

13 May 2015

Pharmaceutical News

Two-drug combination improves lung function in some cystic fibrosis patients

BioNTech, Genmab to jointly develop and commercialize immunomodulatory antibodies for cancer

New study reveals that 'imperfect drug penetration' can accelerate pathogens' resistance

Blood-thinning treatment safe for patients with brain metastases

OSU researchers find promising approach to treating epithelial cancer

Monash University-led researchers call for HCV patients to gain improved access to effective drugs

Linkam and Cambridge IVF work on the development of new protocols for sperm testing

Lab M demonstrates quality with compliance to ISO 11133:2014

Regular use of aspirin may slow the progression of early emphysema, new research shows

Endo Announces Updated XIAFLEX® Label in Patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture

Study compares effectiveness of treatments for metastatic non-clear cell kidney cancers

Combination of contraceptive and cholesterol-lowering drugs kills cancer cells in a new way

Public health advisories reduce rate of codeine dispensed to postpartum women

Small-molecule drug simultaneously rejuvenates old muscles, aging brains

IQWiG examines the added benefit of aclidinium bromide/formoterol drug combination in COPD patients

Secondhand exposure to cannabis smoke under extreme conditions impairs cognitive performance

Patients who report 'weekend-only' drug use expand drug use to weekdays too

FDA licenses Protein Sciences' Pearl River, NY facility to manufacture Flublok influenza vaccine

Unique rheumatoid arthritis diagnostics tool to launch at Hospitalar 2015

Soligenix, Emergent BioSolutions sign development agreement

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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