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Home - About Antigenics - Disease Areas - Multiple sclerosis What is multiple sclerosis? Approximately 330,000 people in the United States are afflicted with multiple sclerosis and about 200 new cases are diagnosed each week. The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis involves an autoimmune attack on the myelin sheath that surrounds and insulates nerves, resulting in areas of...
HEMISPHERX BIOPHARMA LAUNCHES MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SALVAGE PROGRAM WITH NATURAL INTERFERONS Urgent Clinical Need for Alternative
(AMEX: HEB) announced today that it submitted to the FDA a new clinical Protocol entitled A multi-center, open label, study of Alferon N Injection® in subjects with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, who have discontinued interferon -beta therapy because of clinical progression or intolerance, or who have developed neutralizing antibodies to interferon ...
Interferon for genital warts (human papillomavirus) - [Medication] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library
Interferon for genital warts (human papillomavirus) Examples Brand Name Chemical Name Roferon-A interferon alfa-2a Intron A interferon alfa-2b Alferon N interferon alfa-n3 Betaseron interferon beta -1b Actimmune interferon gamma-1b How It Works Interferon can kill viruses and prevent them from reproducing; it also...
Interferon beta for multiple sclerosis - [Medication] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library
Interferon beta for multiple sclerosis Examples Brand Name Chemical Name Avonex, Rebif, Betaseron interferon beta How It Works The interferon beta medications resemble the natural interferon the body produces during a response by the immune system to disease. Topic Contents - Examples - How It Works - Why It Is Used - How Well It...
Chiron Corporation - Business - Business Units - Chiron BioPharmaceuticals
Leading products include TOBI® tobramycin solution for inhalation, PROLEUKIN® (aldesleukin) interleukin-2 and BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA -1b. TOBI® tobramycin solution for inhalation For treatment of Pseudomonal lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients PROLEUKIN® (aldesleukin) interleukin-2 For treatment of adults with metastatic renal...
Chiron Corporation - Physicians - History & Milestones
For more than 20 years, Chiron has been an industry leader, making groundbreaking scientific discoveries and creating revolutionary products that are improving human health worldwide.BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA -1b gains expanded U.S. PROCLEIX ® System , a state-of-the-art blood-screening product, launched in the United States. TOBI ®...
Chiron Corporation - Research - History
- - For more than 20 years, Chiron has been an industry leader, making groundbreaking scientific discoveries and creating revolutionary products that are improving human health worldwide. Today—2000 -|- 1999—1990 -|- 1989—1981 BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA -1b gains expanded U.S. Matrix Pharmaceutical Inc. TOBI ® tobramycin...
Chiron Media Kit page 16
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Chiron Media Kit page 2
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Chiron Media Kit
Howard Pien Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Chiron Corporation Raymund Breu, Ph.BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA - 1b gains expanded U. acquired.BETASERON ® , the first treatment for relapsing- remitting multiple sclerosis, approved in United States. Hepatitis B antigens discovered and cloned; technology used to...
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Chiron Fact Sheet
Through its global Blood Testing, Vaccines and BioPharmaceuticals businesses, Chiron Corporation addresses human suffering with more than 50 diverse products to detect, prevent and treat disease worldwide. Chiron believes that science has the power to improve people's lives and harnesses that power to transform human health. Chiron Blood Testing Chiron Blood Testing is...
author: Chiron Corporation
subject: For your convenience, printable versions of key information from various sections of our corporate site can be found here in PDF format. To the best of Chiron s knowledge, all information included is timely and accurate as of the date originally issued.
Chiron History
For more than 20 years, Chiron has been an industry leader, making groundbreaking scientific discoveries and creating revolutionary products that are improving human health worldwide. K.- based vaccines company, acquired.BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA - 1b gains expanded U. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeling approval for treating relapsing...
author: Chiron Corporation
subject: For your convenience, printable versions of key information from various sections of our corporate site can be found here in PDF format. To the best of Chiron s knowledge, all information included is timely and accurate as of the date originally issued.
Chiron Corporation - Media - Fact Sheet
Through its global Blood Testing, Vaccines and BioPharmaceuticals businesses, Chiron Corporation addresses human suffering with more than 50 diverse products to detect, prevent and treat disease worldwide. The companys success has come from its pioneering science, skill in delivering innovations in biotechnology and disciplined business approach. Chiron Blood Testing...
Chiron Corporation - Media - Chiron History
For more than 20 years, Chiron has been an industry leader, making groundbreaking scientific discoveries and creating revolutionary products that are improving human health worldwide.BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA -1b gains expanded U.S. PROCLEIX ® System , a state-of-the-art blood-screening product, launched in the United States. MENJUGATE ®...
Chiron Corporation - Research - Partnerships
- - In addition to the company's own research and development activities, Chiron develops technology and products in collaboration with several leading companies. Chiron also has agreements with Berna Biotech (formerly Rhein Biotech), S*BIO and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, among other firms. - In 1991, Chiron signed an agreement with Schering and its subsidiary Berlex to market...
Chiron Corporation - Business - Partnerships
- - In addition to the company's own research and development activities, Chiron develops technology and products in collaboration with several leading companies. Chiron also has agreements with Berna Biotech (formerly Rhein Biotech), S*BIO and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, among other firms. - In 1991, Chiron signed an agreement with Schering and its subsidiary Berlex to market...
Chiron Corporation - About Us - History
- - For more than 20 years, Chiron has been an industry leader, making groundbreaking scientific discoveries and creating revolutionary products that are improving human health worldwide.BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA -1b gains expanded U.S. PROCLEIX ® System , a state-of-the-art blood-screening product, launched in the United States. TOBI ®...
Chiron Corporation - Products - BioPharmaceuticals - Betaseron - FAQ: Pre-Filled Diluent Syringe
BETASERON is the first and only FDA-approved interferon therapy that is stable at room temperature for more than 30 days. -- - Trademarks -|- Disclaimer -|- Privacy Statement --- -- © 2005 Chiron Corporation - - Chiron Corporation - Products - BioPharmaceuticals - Betaseron - FAQ: Pre-Filled Diluent Syringe Chiron Corporation - Products - BioPharmaceuticals ...
Chiron Corporation - Patients - Patient Profiles - Betaseron
BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA -1b patient Lisa Eorio, 47, knows the importance of regular exercise and stretching. Lisa received a BETASERON ® Champions of Courage SM grant to underwrite the cost of the entire program. She began to have symptoms like weakness in her arms, hands and legs, as well as mental and physical exhaustion. She also...
Chiron Corporation - Products - BioPharmaceuticals - Betaseron
- - Enhancing Quality of Life BETASERON ® INTERFERON BETA -1b has established its value for patients with relapsing- remitting multiple sclerosis through its strong clinical message underscored by numerous studies. -- Please visit -Prescribing Information- at www.betaseron.com - Trademarks -|- Disclaimer -|- Privacy Statement --- -- © 2005 Chiron...
Chiron Corporation - Patients - Disease Area Information
The following resources have been compiled to help patients and caregivers better understand the illnesses they face and the treatment options available. Books/Publications A Family Guide to Cystic Fibrosis Genetic Testing This 18-page booklet can be downloaded through Adobe Acrobat Reader by clicking on the link above. Surgeon General. Cancer Care Inc. Hotlines Cancer...
Chiron Corporation - Investors - Fact Sheet
Through its global Blood Testing, Vaccines and BioPharmaceuticals businesses, Chiron Corporation addresses human suffering with more than 50 diverse products to detect, prevent and treat disease worldwide. The companys success has come from its pioneering science, skill in delivering innovations in biotechnology and disciplined business approach. Chiron believes that...
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week 0345 7 Nov 2003 BMS has two applications claiming new pyrrolo- triazine based p38 kinase inhibitors (see page 6) Drug Patenting in Context Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC) notices this week from the UK Patent Office include two relating to the mid- October entry into force of certificates relating to interferon beta - 1b products. Apparently the...
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BTECH REGULATORY RADAR - Tracking the Movement of Key Products Through (4 Mar 02)
PHASE III INITIATED Schering AG's (NYSE: SHR) Betaseron Schering initiated a multi-center phase III study, BENEFIT (Betaseron / Betaferon in newly emerging multiple sclerosis for initial treatment), designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of interferon beta -1b (Betaseron, also known as Betaferon) in individuals demonstrating the first clinical...