Saturday, April 4, 2009

Causes of psoriasis - KHSL


Causes of psoriasis
KHSL
The symptoms of psoriasis (suh-RYE-uh-sihs), like scaling, itching, and redness, are due mainly to the over-production of cells in the skin's outer layer. While a normal skin cell may take a month to mature and be replaced, in a person with psoriasis, ...
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Analyst Picks and Pans: ABT, CTV, AAP, AZO, DPS, PBG, CCE, PAS
BusinessWeek
He still sees Humira's contribution to profit rising as the drug makes gains as a treatment for psoriasis. Two other drugs, Kaletra and Depakote, together with Humira made up 45% of the company's $16.3 billion in pharmaceutical sales in 2008. ...
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Unraveling psoriasis at a genetic level
msnbc.com
By Diane Mapes Ethan Crockett’s first outbreak of psoriasis escalated from an itch to a rash to an irrational panic in a matter of hours. “I remember I was a little itchy in the morning and when I got to work I noticed I had little red dots all over my ...
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HealthNewsDigest.com

Project Runway’s Tim Gunn Launches Addressing Psoriasis™ Campaign
HealthNewsDigest.com, NY
Dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, and Gunn are working together to encourage people with plaque psoriasis to visit a dermatologist and take the first step in managing their condition. The cornerstone of the campaign is a contest to recognize people ...
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Lawyers and Settlements

Psoriasis Drug Raptiva May Cause Serious Brain Infection
InjuryBoard.com, FL
The FDA recently announced that the Psoriasis drug, Raptiva, has been linked to three, and possibly a fourth, cases of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). PML is a brain infection that causes serious neurological problems. ...
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Suspended in Other Countries. Not in US. Lawyers and Settlements
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Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Dermatologic biotech Magen sold to PPD
Mass High Tech,  USA
The buyout will give PPD an inroad into treating psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and acne, as well as the ability to test safety and efficacy of skin therapeutics. Dermatologic treatments generally have a “more straightforward path to regulatory approval ...
PPD Sells Research Center for $46M and Picks Up Magen for $14.5M Genetic Engineering News (press release)
PPD Acquires Magen BioSciences MarketWatch (press release)
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Causes of psoriasis
KHSL
The symptoms of psoriasis (suh-RYE-uh-sihs), like scaling, itching, and redness, are due mainly to the over-production of cells in the skin's outer layer. While a normal skin cell may take a month to mature and be replaced, in a person with psoriasis, ...
Continue Reading.....


Analyst Picks and Pans: ABT, CTV, AAP, AZO, DPS, PBG, CCE, PAS
BusinessWeek
He still sees Humira's contribution to profit rising as the drug makes gains as a treatment for psoriasis. Two other drugs, Kaletra and Depakote, together with Humira made up 45% of the company's $16.3 billion in pharmaceutical sales in 2008. ...
Continue Reading.....


Unraveling psoriasis at a genetic level
msnbc.com
By Diane Mapes Ethan Crockett’s first outbreak of psoriasis escalated from an itch to a rash to an irrational panic in a matter of hours. “I remember I was a little itchy in the morning and when I got to work I noticed I had little red dots all over my ...
Continue Reading.....


HealthNewsDigest.com

Project Runway’s Tim Gunn Launches Addressing Psoriasis™ Campaign
HealthNewsDigest.com, NY
Dermatologist Susan C. Taylor, MD, and Gunn are working together to encourage people with plaque psoriasis to visit a dermatologist and take the first step in managing their condition. The cornerstone of the campaign is a contest to recognize people ...
Continue Reading.....


Lawyers and Settlements

Psoriasis Drug Raptiva May Cause Serious Brain Infection
InjuryBoard.com, FL
The FDA recently announced that the Psoriasis drug, Raptiva, has been linked to three, and possibly a fourth, cases of Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML). PML is a brain infection that causes serious neurological problems. ...
Psoriasis Drug Raptiva Suspended in Other Countries. Not in US. Lawyers and Settlements
all 2 news articles
Continue Reading.....


Genetic Engineering News (press release)

Dermatologic biotech Magen sold to PPD
Mass High Tech,  USA
The buyout will give PPD an inroad into treating psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and acne, as well as the ability to test safety and efficacy of skin therapeutics. Dermatologic treatments generally have a “more straightforward path to regulatory approval ...
PPD Sells Research Center for $46M and Picks Up Magen for $14.5M Genetic Engineering News (press release)
PPD Acquires Magen BioSciences MarketWatch (press release)
all 52 news articles
Continue Reading.....

Thursday, April 2, 2009

A Study of Two Anti-HIV Drug Combinations in HIV-Infected Patients

A Study of Two Anti-HIV Drug Combinations in HIV-Infected Patients
Condition:   HIV Infections
Interventions:   Drug: Indinavir sulfate;   Drug: Delavirdine mesylate;   Drug: Lamivudine;   Drug: Zidovudine
Sponsor:   Pharmacia and Upjohn
Completed - verified January 1999
Source: clinicaltrials.gov

Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma
Title: Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma
Category: Health News
Created: 3/26/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/26/2009
Source: www.medicinenet.com

A Study of Two Anti-HIV Drug Combinations in HIV-Infected Patients
Condition:   HIV Infections
Interventions:   Drug: Indinavir sulfate;   Drug: Delavirdine mesylate;   Drug: Lamivudine;   Drug: Zidovudine
Sponsor:   Pharmacia and Upjohn
Completed - verified January 1999
Source: clinicaltrials.gov

Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma
Title: Gene Test May ID Younger Women at Risk for Melanoma
Category: Health News
Created: 3/26/2009 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/26/2009
Source: www.medicinenet.com