Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Secretary of U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HSS) Sylvia M. Burwell on Tuesday announced six new members to serve on the Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services.
Allergan plc has completed the acquisition of AqueSys, Inc. a clinical-stage medical device company focused on developing ocular implants that…
“We were disappointed, but will soon have data from the Phase 3 study, OPUS 3,” said Flemming Ornskov, M.D., CEO, Shire.
Blood thinner (anticoagulant) can reduce the risk of a stroke by 50% to 60% for people who have atrial fibrillation.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted accelerated approval to Praxbind (idarucizumab) for use in patients who are taking the anticoagulant Pradaxa (dabigatran) during emergency situations when there is a need to reverse Pradaxa’s blood-thinning effects.
“These findings may help inform specialists treating patients with overactive bladder, that BOTOX is an effective and safe treatment option for patients not getting the relief from an anticholinergic.”
The Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine with the assistance of Premaitha Health plc , is launching an in-house antenatal reflex DNA screening service on 19 October 2015.
Medline Industries, Inc. announced that it will initiate a voluntary nationwide recall of lot # 45810 of Acetaminophen tablets, 500mg, uncoated compressed tablets to the consumer level.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc. have announced that they have entered into an exclusive worldwide license and collaboration agreement for the development and commercialization of Five Prime’s colony stimulating factor 1 receptor (CSF1R) antibody program, including FPA008 which is in Phase 1 development for immunology and oncology indications.
Novartis has announced the launch of Novartis Access in Kenya, the first country to benefit from a portfolio of 15 affordable medicines to treat cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and breast cancer.