Omalizumab significantly reduced itch and hives caused by chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) as early as Week 1; benefit sustained over 24 weeks of active treatment[1] Omalizumab 300 mg was nearly twice as effective in improving patients’ quality of life within 12 weeks of treatment versus placebo[1] ASTERIA I is the final omalizumab CSU registration study […]
New four-year data showed that continued Gilenya treatment reduced brain volume loss by one third when compared to delaying Gilenya by two years. MS patients with higher rates of brain volume loss were more likely to experience disease progression. Patients who remained free of disease had consistently lower rates of brain volume loss compared to […]
Data Supports Growing Use of CyberKnife® SBRT for Prostate Cancer SUNNYVALE, Calif., October 3, 2013 and ASTRO 2013 (Atlanta)– Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY) announced today that studies presented at the 55th Annual American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Meeting in Atlanta, September 22 – 25, 2013 continue to reinforce evidence of clinical and quality of life benefits for […]
Secukinumab (AIN457) patients’ skin cleared faster and for longer than Enbrel® (etanercept) patients, beginning as early as Week 2[1] Study also showed twice as many secukinumab patients experienced clear or almost clear skin by Week 12 versus Enbrel[1] Head-to-head study of secukinumab and Enbrel part of largest clinical program completed in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis with […]
Real-world data showed Gilenya reduced the annualized relapse rate and risk of relapse by around 50% versus interferons or glatiramer acetate Reducing the frequency and probability of future relapses in patients with MS is a key treatment goal, as relapses can significantly advance an individual’s level of disability Recovering from a relapse can take weeks […]
LAVAL, Quebec, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX) and Bausch + Lomb announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued marketing clearance for Bausch + Lomb’s newest frequent replacement silicone hydrogel contact lenses made with MoistureSeal™ Technology. Representing the category’s first new innovation […]
LAVAL, Quebec, Oct. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Valeant Canada LP, has received notice that the New Drug Submission for Jublia® has been approved from the Canadian regulatory authority, Health Canada. Jublia® (efinaconazole 10% topical solution) is indicated for the […]
Stockholm, October 2 – Esteya®, an electronic brachytherapy system, has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), enabling medical centers in the United States to offer their patients with skin cancer a new treatment option. Esteya is a new approach for high precision skin cancer treatment. The system relies on a small […]
Holzkirchen, Germany, October 02, 2013 – The European Generic medicines Association (EGA) has named Sandoz’s Nick Haggar as the new incoming president of the European generic medicines industry body. Nick will take over the role on October 8, 2013 alongside his responsibilities at Sandoz as Head of Western Europe, Middle East and Africa. “I am delighted […]
LAVAL, Quebec, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. (NYSE: VRX and TSX: VRX) announced a partnership with the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) to help raise awareness of domestic violence. As part of the new domestic violence initiative, Valeant has pledged to donate a portion of sales from all Medicis and […]
