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A man who received the first double hand transplant in the United States has been released from a hospital after treatment of serious rashes, officials said.
Tysabri, a popular treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS), is more likely to cause a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML, the longer it is used, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The agency announced Friday that the Tysabri label would be updated to include such a warning. Tysabri [...]
The Status Quo star's son tells why he'll be confined to a hospital bed when his father receives his OBE this week... and why he won't be celebrating with a drink.
Title: Organ Transplant Drug Keeps Immune System in Check Category: Health News Created: 2/3/2010 2:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/4/2010
Findings from a new Phase III study comparing the efficacy and safety of STELARA(TM)(ustekinumab) with etanercept in the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, show a significantly higher clinical response with STELARA over a 12-week period compared to high-dose etanercept (50mg twice-weekly).
Czech pharmaceutical manufacturer Medis International has opened a €7.7m packaging plant in Bolatice, Czech Republic to pack niche generic drugs it produces in North Africa.
In lab tests, it fights rejection and reduces need for immunosuppressive meds, study finds.
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Adding a new drug to the heavy regimen of immunosuppressant drugs given to organ transplant recipients not only prevented rejection of the new organ but also cut down on the amount of immunosuppressant drugs needed, a new study finds.
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