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Alexion cheers success of anemia therapy

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare and life-threatening form of hemolytic anemia, is an acquired genetic blood disorder characterized by destruction of red blood cells by the body's

New data shows promise of Amgen anemia drug

In the study patients receiving Aranesp were nearly three times more likely to achieve a hematopoietic response than patients receiving a placebo. “Patients with cancer who are not

FDA approves Millennium blood cancer drug

Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a relatively uncommon and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma for which there was no standard of care in the relapsed or refractory setting.

Actelion begins takeover of CoTherix

“From an anti-trust perspective, there are no objections so the transaction can proceed,” said an Actelion spokesman. If the proposed merger is consummated, CoTherix will become an indirect

EU backs Oxford Biomedica cancer vaccine

Orphan drug designation will give the biotech firm European marketing exclusivity for up to 10 years. Orphan status is given to drugs that provide for unmet medical needs

NicOx drug shows favorable blood pressure results

Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as naproxen and naproxcinod represent the established symptomatic treatment for osteoarthritis. The cardiovascular safety of these drugs has been debated and they are

Acorda to conduct additional MS study

Typically, the FDA requires two adequate and well-controlled studies to establish substantial evidence of effectiveness. In September 2006, Acorda said the drug improved the walking speed in significantly