| Alcon Receives Approval of Retaane Suspension (Anecortave Acetate Suspension) in Australia |
| Azacitidine (Vidaza) for Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Does Not Increase Rate of Infection or Bleeding: Presented at ASH |
| Biomarker May Predict Risk Factor in Sickle Cell Patients: Presented at ASH |
| Bortezomib (Velcade) Shows Strong Survival Benefit in Relapsed Multiple Myeloma: Presented at ASH |
| Breast Cancer in Lower Inner Quadrant Doubles Risk of Mortality -- Even for Early-Stage Disease: Presented at SABCS |
| Dose-Dense Chemotherapy Found More Effective Than Standard Delivery Times: Presented at SABCS |
| Dose-Dense Doxorubicin-Docetaxel Combination Comparable With Standard Doxorubicin-Cyclophosphamide-Docetaxel Regimen: Presented at SABCS |
| Enzastaurin May Slow Progression of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Presented at ASH |
| Favrille Reports Positive Data from Phase 2 Clinical Trial of FavId Following Rituxan at ASH |
| FDA Acts to Protect Public from Fraudulent Avian Flu Therapies |
| FDA Approves Insmed's Orphan Drug, Iplex (mecasermin rinfabate [rDNA origin] injection), for Treatment of Severe Primary IGF-1 Deficiency |
| Fracture Rates Similar Between Tamoxifen and Exemestane: Presented at SABCS |
| Iressa Has Little Effect on Advanced Breast Cancer: Presented at SABCS |
| Neoadjuvant Docetaxel, Doxorubicin and Capecitabine Used in Women With Locally Advanced or Inflammatory Disease: Presented at SABCS |
| New Study Suggests Cymbalta (Duloxetine Hydrochloride) Reduced Depression Symptoms at Least as Fast As a Leading Competitor |
| No Changes in Breast Density Seen in Response to Treatment With Letrozole (Femara): Presented at SABCS |
| No Differences in Time to Response for Fulvestrant and Anastrozole in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients: Presented at SABCS |
| Pilot Study Shows Abraxane Safe and Effective in Sequence With Dose-Dense Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide: Presented at SABCS |
| Revlimid (Lenalidomide) Clinical Results as Oral Treatment Regimen in Myelofibrosis Presented at ASH |
| Ritalin Conjugate Used to Treat "Chemo-Brain" in Breast Cancer Patients: Presented at SABCS |
| Scheduled Infused Factor VIII May Prevent Joint Hemorrhaging: Presented at ASH |
| Study Demonstrates Nasonex (Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate) Effective for Nasal Polyps With Once- or Twice-Daily Dose |
| Taxane-Based Breast Cancer Treatment Cost-Effective Compared With 5-Fluorouracil-Based Therapy: Presented at SABCS |
| Taxotere/Cyclophosphamide Offers Greater Disease-Free Survival for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients: Presented at SABCS |
| Total Body Irradiation Followed by Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation Best Option for Chemoresistant Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Presented at ASH |
| 12/12/2005 | |
| Age Makes Little Difference in Outcomes for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: Presented at ASH |
| AMN107 May Benefit Leukemia Patients Resistant to Gleevec: Presented at ASH |
| Anormed Announces 73% of Cancer Patients Who Failed Prior Chemotherapy Mobilizations Succeed in Collecting Enough Stem Cells for Transplant in Mozobil Compassionate Use Program |
| Association of Severe Mucocutaneous Reactions with the Zevalin Therapeutic Regimen |
| Atazanavir-Based Regimen Safe and Effective in Patients Switched From a Stable Boosted/Unboosted Protease Inhibitor Regimen: Presented at EACS |
| Azacitidine (Vidaza) Is First Drug to Show Survival Benefit in Geriatric Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Presented at ASH |
| Breast Cancer Patients Benefit From Treatment With Investigational Drug Temisirolimus: Presented at SABCS |
| Cell Genesys Reports Positive Results from Phase 2 Trial of GVAX Vaccine for Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia |
| Cethrin Receives Orphan Drug Status |
| Combination Dexamethasone and Lenalidomide for Multiple Myeloma "Very Impressive": Presented at ASH |
| Dasatinib Shown Effective for Treating Two Forms of Leukemia: Presented at ASH |
| FDA issues an Alert and Patient and Healthcare Professional Sheets for Clarithromycin (Biaxin) |
| Fewer Gynecological Problems Seen in Women on Anastrozole in ATAC Study: Presented at SABCS |
| HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Doubles Risk of Brain Metastases: Presented at SABCS |
| Immunomedics Reports Humanized Anti-CD20 Antibody Appears Safe and Active in Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma |
| Investigative Drug Bendamustine (Treanda) Shows Notable Results for Rituximab-Refractory Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Presented at ASH |
| New Study Shows Noxafil (Posaconazole) Oral Suspension Significantly Reduced Invasive Fungal Infections, Aspergillosis, Compared to Standard Azole Antifungals in High-Risk Chemotherapy Patients |
| Paradox in Risk of Liver Disease: Presented at EACS |
| Pilot Clinical Study of Genasense (oblimersen sodium) Plus Rituxan and Fludarabine Shows Activity in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia |
| Sirolimus and Tacrolimus Without Methotrexate Appear Promising for Blood Stem Cell Transplant Recipients' Fight Against GVHD: Presented at ASH |
| Stroke Rates Higher in Postradiation Breast Cancer Patients: Presented at SABCS |
| Survival Advantage of Anastrozole Over Tamoxifen Seen in Meta Analysis: Presented at SABCS |
| Switch From Tamoxifen to Letrozole Results in Significant Improvements in Hot Flushes, Quality of Life, and Mood Among Breast Cancer Patients: Presented at SABCS |
| Symptom Burden Remains Significant for Bone Marrow Transplant Patients After Hospital Discharge: Presented at ASH |
| Trastuzumab Used as First-Line Therapy in Women Whose Cancer Has Metastasized: Presented at SABCS |
| Xopenex HFA (Levalbuterol Tartrate) Metered-Dose Inhaler Now Available by Prescription for Patients with Asthma and COPD |
| 12/09/2005 | |
| Adjunctive Lamotrigine Decreases Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures: Presented at AES |
| Bortezomib (Velcade) and Capecitabine (Xeloda) in Combination Generally Safe for Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer: Presented at SABCS |
| Children Treated for Epilepsy Have Significant Bone Loss: Presented at AES |
| Computer Monitors Do Not Trigger Epileptic Seizures: Presented at AES |
| FDA Advising of Risk of Birth Defects with Paxil |
| First-Line Treatment With Herceptin Improves Outcomes in Early-Stage HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer: Presented at SABCS |
| Letrozole-Bevacizumab Combination Safe and Effective in Women With Hormone Receptor-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer: Presented at SABCS |
| Levetiracetam a Promising Choice of Antiepileptic Drug in the Elderly: Presented at AES |
| New Agent TMC125 Effective in Patients With HIV and NNRTI and PI Resistance: Presented at EACS |
| Oxcarbazepine Effective in Pediatric Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy: Presented at AES |
| Radiation Therapy Greatly Reduces Risk of Local Recurrence, Does Not Affect Overall Survival After Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: Presented at SABCS |
| Responses Seen in Refractory Breast Cancer With Experimental Agent E7389: Presented at SABCS |
| Tipranavir + Ritonavir Superior to Optimized Comparator Regimen in Antiretroviral Experienced Patients: Presented at EACS |
| TMC125 Appears Safe in Triple-Class-Experienced HIV-Infected Patients: Presented at EACS |
| 12/08/2005 | |
| Adjunctive Pregabalin Effective for Partial Seizures: Presented at AES |
| Cost of Newer Epilepsy Drugs Prove Worth in Cutting Overall Health Resource Use: Presented at AES |
| Femara (Letrozole) Approved for Early Invasive Breast Cancer Post-Surgery |
| Landmark Trials Demonstrate Benefits of Remicade (Infliximab) in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis |
| Levetiracetam Appears Effective in Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: Presented at AES |
| Metronomic Therapy Appears Useful in Advanced Breast Cancer Patients: Presented at SABCS |
| Modified Atkins Diet Effective in Children with Intractable Epilepsy: Presented at AES |
| Weight and Cholesterol Gains Greater with Valproate than with Lamotrigine in Epileptic Women: Presented at AES |
| Women with Breast Cancer Face Increased Risk of Developing a Second Cancer |
| 12/07/2005 | |
| Abbott's Depakote ER (Divalproex Sodium Extended-Release Tablets) Approved for Acute Manic or Mixed Episodes Associated With Bipolar Disorder |
| Choosing the Best Kidney for Transplantation |
| Low-Glycemic Load Diet Facilitates Weight Loss in Overweight Adults with High Insulin Secretion |
| New Analysis of CHARM Programme Provides Key Insights into Patient Adherence to Heart Failure Medication |
| New Hope for Prostate Cancer Patients Where Radiation Treatment Has Failed |
| Use of Chemotherapy after Surgery for Colon Cancer Has Risen |
| 12/06/2005 | |
| Brain Enlargement May Be Characteristic of Autism |
| Chemotherapy after Surgery Extends Survival for Patients with Advanced Endometrial Cancer |
| Data Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Anti-epileptic Drug Rufinamide Presented at AES |
| Early Intervention Key to Hearing Development in Deaf Children |
| FDA Warns Consumers about Unapproved and Bacterially-Contaminated Miracle II Neutralizer and Miracle II Neutralizer Gel Drug Products |
| Groundbreaking Guidelines Promote Early Detection, Treatment of Arterial Disease |
| Health Canada Approves Lipitor (Atorvastatin Calcium) to Reduce Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke for People with Diabetes |
| Immune Response to HIV Differs Even in Identical Twins |
| Marital Stress Linked with Slower Wound Healing |
| Popularity Doesn't Necessarily Make Prozac Best Antidepressant Choice |
| Psychosocial Disability Fluctuates in Parallel with Bipolar Symptom Changes |
| Researchers Show Traditional Chinese Exercises Can Help Combat Diabetes |
| Updated Infection-Control Guidelines Focus on Patients, Personnel in the Cardiovascular Catheter Laboratory |
| 12/05/2005 | |
| Approval Marks the First Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase Approved for Use as an Adjuvant Drug to Increase the Absorption and Dispersion of Other Injected Drugs |
| Cat Allergen-Caused Inflammation Persists in Asthma Patients: Presented at RSNA |
| Chest X-Ray Plus Patient History Needed to Diagnose Avian Flu: Presented at RSNA |
| Children with Heart Defects Found to Benefit from Exercise |
| Comforting Behavior Mistaken for Movement Disorder |
| Drinking Small Amounts of Alcohol Regularly Reduces Risk of Obesity |
| Heparin Antibodies May Pose Risk in Heart Surgery Patients |
| In Recent Study, Canadian Men with Erectile Dysfunction and their Partners Prefer Cialis (Tadalafil) over Another Leading Treatment |
| Marijuana Use, Schizophrenia Show Similar Patterns in Developing Adolescent Brains: Presented at RSNA |
| Maternal Obesity Before Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Weight Problems |
| Pediatrics Publishes Pivotal Study Showing Sparlon Significantly Improves ADHD Symptoms in Children and Adolescents |
| Reovirus Seeks Out and Destroys Cancer Cells, Preliminary Study Results Show |
| Reports of Serious and Life-threatening Cardiopulmonary Events with Imaging Agent NeutroSpec (Technetium [99m Tc] fanolesomab) |
| Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure Means More Cognitive Problems in Old Age |
| 12/02/2005 | |
| Amgen Updates Product Prescribing Information for Aranesp (darbepoetin alfa) |
| Breast CT More Comfortable, May Detect Tumors Better |
| Coffee and Tea Can Reduce Risk of Chronic Liver Disease |
| FDA Approves First Test to Screen for West Nile Virus in Donors of Blood, Organs, Cells and Tissues |
| Location of Nerve Root Block Can Improve Pain Reduction in Sciatica Patients. Presented At RSNA |
| No Evidence that COX-2 inhibitors Provide Greater Stomach Protection |
| Novo Nordisk Changes Labeling for NovoSeven Coagulation Factor VIIa (Recombinant) |
| Optimesh Vertebral Repair System Reduces Pain in 90% of Traumatic Injuries: Presented at RSNA |
| Radiation Better than Surgery at Preserving Speech for Head, Neck Cancer Patients |
| Study Confirms Drug-releasing Stents Help Keep Heart Bypass Vein Grafts Open |
| Study Provides First Estimate of US Population Affected by Barrett's Esophagus |
| Study Shows Procyon's PSP94 Diagnostic Marker Better at Detecting Aggressive Prostate Cancer |
| 12/01/2005 | |
| Broadband Internet Sufficient to Allow for Tele-mammography, Study Suggests: Presented at RSNA |
| Childbirth Not Linked to Urinary Incontinence, Study Finds |
| Computer-Assisted Tomography Fluoroscopy Allows Precise Single Puncture Sympathectomy to Cure Hyperhidrosis: Presented at RSNA |
| FDA Sends Out Alert about Alemtuzumab (Campath) |
| Focused Ultrasound Destroys Fibroids; Provides Long-Term Pain Relief: Presented at RSNA |
| Hospitalization Rates for Infectious Diseases Increase Among Older Adults |
| Inflammatory Markers May Help Predict Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged People |
| Moderate to Severe Sleep-Disordered Breathing Can Lead to Stroke |
| New Link Between Gum and Cardiovascular Diseases |
| PCBs, Furans May Factor in Risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma |
| Psychotherapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Traumatized Adolescents After Natural Disaster |
| Routine Tylenol (Acetaminophen) for Nursing Home Residents with Dementia Increases Activity |
| Thyroid Condition Associated with Increased Heart Failure Risk in Older Adults |
| 11/30/2005 | |
| Carotid Artery Stenting Improves Some Cognitive Functions: Presented at RSNA |
| FDA Approves New Indication for Avelox (moxifloxacin HCl) for Treatment of Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infections |
| Imaging Shows Similarities in Brains of Marijuana Smokers, Schizophrenics |
| Magnetic Resonance-Guided Laser Ablation Effective for Treating Liver Metastases: Presented at RSNA |
| MRI Appears at Least as Good as CT in Cervical Cancer Diagnosis: Presented at RSNA. |
| Number of Pills Affects Adherence to HIV Treatment Regimens |
| Zydena (Udenafil), a New Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Drug, Receives Marketing Approval in Korea |
| 11/29/2005 | |
| AAAAI, ACAAI Identify New Recommendations for Sinusitis Diagnosis and Management, From the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology |
| Are Women Tougher When It Comes to Heart Disease? Study Suggests Yes |
| Dialysis Patients May Be Overmedicated Due to Unreliable Blood Test |
| Digital Tomosynthesis May Provide Better Detection of Breast Cancer and Fewer False Positives than Conventional Mammography: Presented at RSNA |
| Increasing Role of Acetaminophen in Acute Liver Failure in United States |
| New Blood Test May Improve Risk Assessment for Ischemic Stroke in Middle Aged Adults |
| Robotic Treadmill Training Helps Retrain Brain, Improves Walking for Some Partially Paralyzed People |
| Short-Term Survival Rates Better for US vs. Canadian Heart Failure Patients |
| Type of Childhood Cancer Relates to Physical Problems Later in Life |
| Virtual Colonoscopy's Accuracy Enhanced with Computer-Aided Detection Software: Presented at RSNA |
| 11/28/2005 | |
| Contraindication of Femara (Letrozole) in Premenopausal Women |
| Detrol LA Significantly Reduced Daytime and Nighttime Urinary Frequency In Men Who Had Previously Tried Alpha Blocker Therapy |
| Distance from Radiation Therapy Facility Impacts Breast Cancer Treatment |
| First Human Tests of Antidepressant Bupropion as Methamphetamine Addiction Treatment Hold Promise |
| Intramuscular Injections into Targeted Gluteal Muscle May Not Permeate Past Subcutaneous Fat: Presented at RSNA |
| Many Smokers Fail to Quit after Cancer Diagnosis |
| New Higher Dose Formulation of Fosrenol (lanthanum carbonate) Approved to Reduce Serum Phosphorus in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients |
| POZEN Receives Approval for MT 100 in the United Kingdom |
| Solvay Pharmaceuticals Completes Market Authorization in 28 European Countries for Duodopa, its Treatment for Advanced Parkinson's Disease |
| Study Shows Nicotine Vaccine Has Promise for Helping Smokers Quit |
| 11/25/2005 | |
| Agricultural Workers at Increased Risk for Infection with Animal Flu Viruses |
| WX-UK1 Could Provide Uses Before and During Surgery for Metastatic Cancer: Presented at AACR-NCI-EORTC |
| 11/24/2005 | |
| American Heart Association Announces Updated Emergency Care Guidelines |
| Avian Flu in Perspective: NEJM Article Reviews 'Spectacular' Findings |
| Deleted Genes Help Predict Outcome in a Children's Cancer |
| Dornase Alpha (Pulmozyme) May Reduce Inflammation for Cystic Fibrosis: Presented at ACAAI |
| Effexor XR Approved in Canada for Symptomatic Relief of Panic Disorder |
| FDA Issues Approvable Letter in Response to Application for Use of Fuzeon® with Needle-Free Injection Device |
| Research Published in The New England Journal of Medicine Challenges 30-Year- Old Standard of Care for Lupus Patients |
| 11/23/2005 | |
| ACNP Issues Final Report on SSRIs and Suicidal Behavior in Youth |
| Diphenhydramine Has Decongestant Effect for Seasonal Allergies: Presented at ACAAI |
| Liver Transplants from Living Donors Have Poorer Outcomes Depending on Center Experience: Presented at AASLD |
| Long-Term Ciclesonide Appears Safe in Children: Presented at ACAAI |
| Tenofovir More Effective than Adefovir for Long-Term Treatment of Resistant Hepatitis B Virus: Presented at AASLD |
| Xyrem (Sodium Oxybate) Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness in Patients with Narcolepsy |
| 11/22/2005 | |
| ACR Poster Presentation Highlights Clinical Data about Bosentan In Systemic Sclerosis Patients Suffering From Digital Ulceration |
| Age Alone Influences Risk of Death and Disease for Octogenarians after Heart Surgery |
| Alagebrium Demonstrates Important Cardiac Benefits in Diastolic Dysfunction and Endothelial Function Studies |
| Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk in Women, but Not Men: Presented at AHA |
| BLP25 Liposome Vaccine Phase 2 Study Interim Results Indicate No Safety Concerns with Reformulated Vaccine |
| Canadian Investigators Deliver Enhanced Depression Measurement Tool |
| Drug May Combat Weight Loss During Radiation Treatments |
| Increased Duration of Breastfeeding Associated With Decreased Risk of Diabetes |
| Label Change for Flomax Following Report of Cataract Surgery Complications |
| Leading Osteoporosis Experts Reach Consensus on Role of Vitamin D in Bone Health in Americans Over 50 |
| Lifestyle Modification Plus Medication More Effective than Medication Alone for Weight Loss in Obese Adults |
| Myriad Genetics' Follow-on Study of Flurizan Demonstrates Cognitive Improvement in Alzheimer's Disease |