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German Farmer With New Arms Is Doing Well
Published October 9, 2008, 12:07 pm, Medical News Today
The outcome of the first medical review two months after the world's first successful double arm transplant was positive, said the surgical team that gave a 56-year old German farmer, Karl Merk, two new arms to replace the ones he lost in a farming accident six years ago. The donor was a teenager who died before having surgery.
Centocor/Johnson & Johnson: SONIC trial results support Remicade
Published October 8, 2008, 3:09 am, Pharmaceutical Business Review
Remicade has been found to control Crohns disease more effectively than azathioprine monotherapy, supporting earlier use of the drug in the treatment algorithm, especially in immunosuppressant- and biologic-naive patients. However, while physicians may need to see such data translated into clear cost-effectiveness, Remicade will also face increasing competition from Humira and Cimzia.
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-10-06 13:34 UPDATE 1-Remicade tops azathioprine in Crohn's disease study
Published October 6, 2008, 5:46 am, Interactive Investor
NEW YORK NEW YORK, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Crohn's disease patients taking Johnson & Johnson's Remicade either alone or with azathioprine experienced steroid-free remission in significantly greater numbers than those taking azathioprine alone, according to results of a clinical trial. Patients who received Remicade in the study also had greater mucosal healing -- the healing of ulcers in the bowel ...
LegalView Reports Family's Loss of Father Who Died of Asbestos Diseases
Published October 6, 2008, 12:01 am, PRWeb via Yahoo! News
LegalView informed readers of a former Exxon Mobil employee who recently died from asbestos-related conditions. The man's family has filed a lawsuit in the 136th District Court against the company alleging his employers knew of the dangers associated with the man's job, but did little to protect his health.
State Legislative Proposals Restricting Access To Generic Medicines Would Increase Costs $29 Billion Over 10 Years - ...
Published October 5, 2008, 7:03 am, Medical News Today
Legislative proposals to exempt certain classes of drugs from generic substitution laws would increase costs by more than $29 billion over ten years if enacted nationally and provide no safety or clinical benefit for patients, according to a study conducted by the healthcare consulting firm Visante for the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
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