The Top 60: Draftfcb Healthcare
It seems like only yesterday that Draft was Draft and FCB was FCB.But two years into the mega-merger the healthcare powerhouse has doubled revenues, as promised to Interpublic Group brass, and launched a new agency, Area 23.
The new...
The Top 60: Area 23
Draftfcb Healthcare communications shop Area 23 opened for business in 2007, and by all accounts, its success has exceeded expectations.The agency's already-impressive client roster includes pharmaceutical giants Pfizer (accounts include...
Health and Human Services Department (HHS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (F.R. Page 32588) - Meeting
**New TIME: 8 a.m.EVENT: Health and Human Services Department (HHS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (F.R.
Page 32588) holds a joint meeting of the Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee and the...
Health and Human Services Department (HHS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (F.R. Page 32588) - Meeting
Health and Human Services Department (HHS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (F.R.Page 32588) **New TIME: 8 a.m.
EVENT: Health and Human Services Department (HHS); Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (F.R.
Page 32588) holds a joint...
U.S. review: Suicidal actions linked with epilepsy drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Epilepsy drugs are associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S.drug reviewers said in an analysis that was released on Wednesday and mirrored earlier findings.
'The effect appears...
US review: Suicidal actions linked with epilepsy drugs
By Lisa Richwine WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Epilepsy drugs are associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S.drug reviewers said in an analysis that was released Wednesday and mirrored earlier findings.
'The effect...
Review finds suicidal actions linked with epilepsy drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Epilepsy drugs are associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S.drug reviewers said in an analysis that was released on Wednesday and mirrored earlier findings.
'The effect appears...
Encouraging Results Using Rufinamide for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome had a 32 percent total reduction in seizure frequency with treatment, three times fewer than patients receiving placebo.Figure.
Tracy Glauser: Because existing therapies for patients with Lennox...
Phenytoin Associated with Greater Bone Loss in Young Women with Epilepsy
Women taking phenytoin were at higher risk of bone loss than those taking other antiepilepsy medications.People taking medication for epilepsy are at greater risk for bone fractures, but it's never been clear whether it was due to falls...
Suicidal actions linked with epilepsy drugs
WASHINGTON - EPILEPSY drugs are associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts or behaviour, US regulatory reviewers said in an analysis released on Wednesday.'The effect appears consistent among the group of 11 drugs' that were...
Review finds suicidal actions linked with epilepsy drugs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Epilepsy drugs are associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S.drug reviewers said in an analysis that was released on Wednesday and mirrored earlier findings.
'The effect appears...
UPDATE 3-US review: Suicidal actions linked with epilepsy drugs
WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - Epilepsy drugs are associated with a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, U.S.drug reviewers said in an analysis that was released on Wednesday and mirrored earlier findings.
'The effect appears...
FDA Says 11 Epilepsy Drugs May Get New Suicide Warnings
Nidhi Sharma - AHN News Writer Washington D.C.(AHN) - The Food and Drug Administration is very close to finalizing new suicide warnings for 11 anti-seizure medications after research showed they increased patients' risk of suicidal...
Pharmacotherapy, Epilepsy, and Comorbidities: Causes for Concern
Pharmacotherapy, Epilepsy, and Comorbidities: Causes for Concern Claire Sowerbutt CLAIRE SOWERBUTT is a freelance medical news writer in Vancouver, British Columbia.Many persons with epilepsy have comorbid conditions that are treated with...
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Epilepsy Drug Dilantin May Speed Bone Loss
-- Young women taking the common epilepsy drug Dilantin may risk bone loss and fracture with long-term use.A new study shows young women taking phenytoin (also commonly known as Dilantin) for one year lost 2.6% of the bone density in the...
The Week Ahead: RBS's huge rights issue 'would end bear story'
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Seizure Drugs OK While Breastfeeding?
-- Women with epilepsy who wish to breastfeed their children may be able to do so safely without stopping their seizure medications, early results from a landmark study suggest.In animal studies, certain seizure medications can cause cell...
GSK draws flak for restricting parallel trade
COMPANIES MENTIONED GlaxoSmithKline Plc WHITE PAPERS No White Papers Available The Greek wholesalers took GSK to court after the company refused to supply them with shipments of epilepsy drug Lamictal (lamotrigine), the migraine...