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EMA grants vaccine orphan status for MM
showing MM The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has given a novel vaccine orphan designation as a treatment for multiple myeloma (MM). The...
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Lowering the cost of cancer drugs in the US
Photo by Petr Kratochvil Increasingly high prices for cancer drugs are affecting patient care and the overall healthcare system in the US,...
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Drug incompatible with certain devices, FDA warns
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning healthcare professionals not to use Treanda (bendamustine hydrochloride) solution with closed...
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FDA approves first biosimilar product
A biosimilar product is approved based on data showing that it is highly similar to an already-approved biological product. Sandoz Inc’s Zarxio...
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NICE recommends apixaban for VTE
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FDA approves new antifungal drug
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved isavuconazonium sulfate (Cresemba) to treat adults with invasive aspergillosis and invasive...
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FDA’s new app provides info on drug shortages
a Nokia smart phone Photo by Halvard Lundgaard The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the agency’s first mobile application (app...
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Too many blood tests can lead to anemia, transfusions
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FDA approves first HDAC inhibitor for MM
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for panobinostat (Farydak) to treat patients with multiple myeloma (MM...
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EC expands indication for lenalidomide in MM
Photo courtesy of Celgene The European Commission (EC) has expanded the marketing authorization for lenalidomide (Revlimid), just 2 days after...
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Generic enoxaparin launched in US
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