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National Cancer Institute begins phase II trial with Crolibulin in anaplastic thyroid cancer
EpiCept Corporation announced that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has initiated a phase II trial with Crolibulin (EPC2407). The trial will assess the drug's efficacy and safety in combination with cisplatin in patients with Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer (ATC). Crolibulin is a vascular disruption and apoptosis inducing agent that has demonstrated potent anti-tumour activity in both preclinical and early clinical studies.
NIPER to organise 3-day symposium on DMPK in collaboration with Bristol Mayers Squibb
The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), SAS Nagar, Punjab and Bristol Mayers Squibb are jointly organising an international symposium on ‘Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK)--Applications toward Drug Discovery and Development’ from February 11 to 13 at the NIPER premises.
3 or More X-Rays May Raise Leukemia Risk Among Kids: Study
Researchers report that exposure to three or more X-rays in childhood may double the odds that a child will develop a form of leukemia, although the overall risk remains small.
Study Sees Link Between Epilepsy, Infertility
Women with epilepsy may be at increased risk of infertility, a study of women from India suggests.
The study included 375 women who planned to have a child, average age 26, who were followed until they became pregnant or for up to 10 years. During the study period, 62 percent of the women became pregnant.
Cancer-Fighting Bone Drugs Might Raise Stroke Risk
TUESDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- A new study finds that cancer patients treated with bisphosphonate drugs such as Aredia or Zometa to reduce or delay bone complications from cancer may be at higher risk for the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation and for a related event, stroke.
Inhaled Steroids Linked to Risk of Diabetes
The use of inhaled corticosteroids, whether for asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), increases the likelihood of diabetes onset and diabetes progression, a Canadian team has shown.
Walking Maintains Brain Volume, Prevents Cognitive Impairment
October 13, 2010 — Walking at least 6 miles per week appears to maintain brain volume and preserve memory in old age, according to new research.
Kirk I. Erickson, PhD, with the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and colleagues reported the findings in the October 13 online issue of Neurology.
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