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Genentech-Biogen rheumatoid arthritis drug slows progression of lymphocytic leukemia, but trial of lung cancer treatment fails.
Roche announced that a Phase III study investigating MabThera (rituximab) in combination with chemotherapy has shown a significant improvement in progression free survival in patients with relapsed or refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL), the most common form of adult leukaemia.
Pat Colleluori could not believe his eyes when he turned on his television last spring to watch Hofstra knock off Drexel in the Colonial Athletic Association men's lacrosse championship game.
• There will be a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at Something’s Brewin’ in the Shenango Valley Mall, Hermitage. For a $15 donation you will receive unlimited coffee or tea, a luncheon tray, and tickets for a Chinese auction.
Genentech Inc. and Biogen Idec Inc. said their investigational leukemia drug Rituxan (rituximab) passed a second Phase III study, meeting its primary goal of improving the period of time before the disease progresses compared to chemotherapy alone.
Genentech and Biogen's rheumatoid arthritis drug slows the progression of lymphocytic leukemia, studies show.
A lymphoma treatment developed by Biogen Idec has shown strong promise in a late-stage human clinical trial as a leukemia treatment. (DNA)
Biotech giant Genentech Inc. and partner Biogen Idec said a combined treatment of Rituxan and chemotherapy did well in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the most common adult leukemia. (DNA)
Companies' arthritis drug helps patients with stubborn strains of blood cancer.
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