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UCI researchers uncover new underlying factor of seizures

University of California, Irvine researchers with the School of Medicine have identified the mechanism by which valproic acid controls epileptic seizures, and by doing so, also revealed an underlying factor of seizures.

15 Sep 2015

Combining epigenetic drugs with immunotherapies may provide additional clinical benefit to cancer patients

Recent data suggest that epigenetic therapies are likely to provide additional clinical benefit to cancer patients when rationally combined with immunotherapeutic drugs, according to a review published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

15 Sep 2015

Three-drug strategy effective against drug-resistant staph infection, finds new research

Three antibiotics that, individually, are not effective against a drug-resistant staph infection can kill the deadly pathogen when combined as a trio, according to new research.

15 Sep 2015

RENU 28 skin gel effectively improves skin elasticity, appearance of cellulite

ASEA, an emerging global leader in cellular health, today announced findings from a skin study conducted by leading dermatological research institute Dermatest. The study showed that RENU 28 skin gel effectively improves the appearance of cellulite as a result of the reduction of the size of adipose lobules. Additionally, the study showed significant improvement in skin elasticity.

14 Sep 2015

Mordor Intelligence announces publication of global whey protein market report

Mordor Intelligence is pleased to announce the publication of the report on Global Whey Protein Market on September 14, 2015. This report discusses the market in detail.

14 Sep 2015

Diabetes drug 'suffocates' pancreatic cancer stem cells, new study finds

A new study shows that pancreatic cancer stem cells (PancSCs) are virtually addicted to oxygen-based metabolism, and could be "suffocated" with a drug already used to treat diabetes.

14 Sep 2015

Aridis' AR-301 granted FDA Fast Track Designation for treatment of pneumonia caused by S. aureus

Aridis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company applying proprietary technologies to produce novel anti-infectives and immunotherapies for infectious diseases, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Fast Track Designation to AR-301, the Company's fully human anti-Staphylococcal alpha-toxin IgG1 monoclonal antibody (mAb).

11 Sep 2015

Study may help scientists to better understand complications caused by drug therapy in kidney transplant patients

New research will help scientists and medical professionals to better understand the long-term complications caused by an immunosuppressant drug used to treat thousands of kidney transplant patients.

11 Sep 2015

Study reveals why long-term use of L-DOPA leads to dyskinesia

Researchers have discovered why long-term use of L-DOPA (levodopa), the most effective treatment for Parkinson's disease, commonly leads to a movement problem called dyskinesia, a side effect that can be as debilitating as Parkinson's disease itself.

11 Sep 2015

Molecular Health enters into license agreement to supply SafetyMAP software to FDA

Molecular Health has entered into a commercial license to provide the FDA with use of its SafetyMAP software - formally known as Molecular Analysis of Side Effect information (MASE), to provide a comprehensive and dynamic analytical solution for the detection and molecular analysis of drug-induced adverse events for all marketed drugs and for predicting safety issues of new drug candidates.

11 Sep 2015

Old prescription medicines may cause more harm than good

Many of us are guilty of neglecting our medicine cabinet - specifically, our prescriptions. Sometimes we feel the need to hang onto them, perhaps because they were costly or "just in case."

10 Sep 2015

CureVac, IAVI team up to advance development, testing of AIDS vaccines

The non-profit International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) and biopharmaceutical company CureVac are partnering to accelerate the development of AIDS vaccines, utilizing novel immunogens developed by IAVI and partners, delivered via CureVac's novel messenger RNA (mRNA) technology.

10 Sep 2015

CureVac announces official launch of U.S. operations in Cambridge, MA

CureVac, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the field of mRNA-based technology, today announced the official launch of its U.S. operations in Cambridge, MA, as the company advances the development of its proprietary mRNA platform technology and multiple, clinical-stage mRNA therapeutics and vaccines.

10 Sep 2015

New systematic review questions effectiveness of MVA85A vaccine on TB

A new systematic review of animal studies testing a vaccine for tuberculosis raises questions about whether the studies provided sufficient evidence to move into trials of children.

10 Sep 2015

Comprehensive review looks at safety, efficacy of treatment options for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome that causes major disruption in several areas of life for many women. Many treatment options have been proposed, but which are most effective? A comprehensive review of the evidence, including specific treatment guidelines, is presented in the September Journal of Psychiatric Practice, published by Wolters Kluwer.

9 Sep 2015

Egalet announces launch of OXAYDO (oxycodone HCI, USP) Tablets and IMPACT-Rx initiative

Egalet Corporation, a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing innovative pain treatments, today announced the launch of OXAYDO (oxycodone HCI, USP) tablets -CII in the United States.

9 Sep 2015

New study reveals effect of diabetes drug on bone health, benefit of exercise in mice

Inside our bones there is fat. Diabetes increases the amount of this marrow fat. And now a study from the UNC School of Medicine shows how some diabetes drugs substantially increase bone fat and thus the risk of bone fractures.

9 Sep 2015

AfPA’s video highlights new technology and pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids

Today the Alliance for Patient Access released a new white board video, "A Prescription for Reducing Opioid Abuse." The video, released to coincide with National Pain Awareness Month, highlights new technology and innovative pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids.

9 Sep 2015

Daily iron supplementation during pregnancy does not increase malaria risk in malaria-endemic region

Among women in a malaria-endemic region in Kenya, daily iron supplementation during pregnancy did not result in an increased risk of malaria, according to a study in the September 8 issue of JAMA. Iron supplementation did result in increased birth weight, gestational duration, neonatal length, and a decreased risk of low birth weight and prematurity.

9 Sep 2015

Vernalis Therapeutics announces availability of codeine-based cough and cold syrup in the U.S.

Vernalis Therapeutics Inc., a subsidiary of Vernalis plc, today announced that Tuzistra XR (codeine polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex), extended-release oral suspension, CIII (DEA Schedule III) is now available to adult patients and physicians in the United States.

8 Sep 2015

Pharmaceutical News

UCI researchers uncover new underlying factor of seizures

Combining epigenetic drugs with immunotherapies may provide additional clinical benefit to cancer patients

Three-drug strategy effective against drug-resistant staph infection, finds new research

RENU 28 skin gel effectively improves skin elasticity, appearance of cellulite

Mordor Intelligence announces publication of global whey protein market report

Diabetes drug 'suffocates' pancreatic cancer stem cells, new study finds

Aridis' AR-301 granted FDA Fast Track Designation for treatment of pneumonia caused by S. aureus

Study may help scientists to better understand complications caused by drug therapy in kidney transplant patients

Study reveals why long-term use of L-DOPA leads to dyskinesia

Molecular Health enters into license agreement to supply SafetyMAP software to FDA

Old prescription medicines may cause more harm than good

CureVac, IAVI team up to advance development, testing of AIDS vaccines

CureVac announces official launch of U.S. operations in Cambridge, MA

New systematic review questions effectiveness of MVA85A vaccine on TB

Comprehensive review looks at safety, efficacy of treatment options for premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Egalet announces launch of OXAYDO (oxycodone HCI, USP) Tablets and IMPACT-Rx initiative

New study reveals effect of diabetes drug on bone health, benefit of exercise in mice

AfPA’s video highlights new technology and pill formulations that deter individuals from abusing opioids

Daily iron supplementation during pregnancy does not increase malaria risk in malaria-endemic region

Vernalis Therapeutics announces availability of codeine-based cough and cold syrup in the U.S.

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