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Rexahn trial shows cancer drug to be safe

RX-0201 is a first-in-class signal inhibitor that directly blocks the production of Akt, a protein kinase that plays a key role in cancer progression. The clinical trial of

Introgen amends trial of Advexin treatment

Introgen provided an update of data from several studies of the drug, including its effect on tumors and also on which patient populations were most likely to benefit

FDA approves new Merck diabetes drug

Januvia, manufactured by Merck, belongs to a new breakthrough class of prescription medications called DPP-4 inhibitors that improves blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Januvia

Schering-Plough to market OTC heartburn drug

Schering-Plough will be responsible for the development, manufacturing and commercialization of over-the-counter (OTC) products with the lower dosage strength of 20 mg for heartburn-related indications. Santarus will continue

Millennium loses AnorMed to Genzyme

Genzyme will acquire AnorMed in a cash transaction valued at $13.50 per outstanding share, or approximately $580 million. Genzyme started the bidding war in August with a hostile

Neurologix gene therapy agent shows potential

The trial demonstrated safety and a statistically significant improvement in both motor function and brain metabolism at one year. It also confirmed the safety and tolerability of the

Avanir reports diabetic pain trial results

The trial assessed the safety and tolerability of Neurodex, a proprietary formulation of dextromethorphan and low dose quinidine. Patient assessments also demonstrated statistically significant improvements in sleep, present