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- Read more about Glenmark Pharma receives tentative US FDA approval for lacosamide tablets
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc USA (Glenmark), has been granted tentative approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its lacosamide tablets, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg, the generic version of Vimpat tablets, 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg of UCB Inc.
- Read more about FDA approves Yervoy to reduce the risk of melanoma returning after surgery
U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Yervoy (ipilimumab) to include a new use as adjuvant therapy for patients with stage III melanoma, to lower the risk that the melanoma will return following surgery.
Melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer, is the leading cause of death from skin cancer. Patients with stage III melanoma are generally treated by surgery to remove the melanoma skin lesions and the nearby lymph nodes.
- Read more about New model to predict drug side-effects on you
Researchers at University of California, San Diego have developed a model that could be used to predict a drug's side-effects on different patients.
- Read more about Obese people need more vitamin E than others
Obese people need to have a diet rich in vitamin E as they require more than normal levels of the vitamin and at the same time they get less of it, suggests new research.
- Read more about Indian Immunologicals started new bovine serum facility in New Zealand
Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL), a leading biological company inaugurated its new bovine serum manufacturing facility in New Zealand.
- Read more about Dr.Reddy's launched Nise D spray in Indian Market
Strengthening its over the counter (OTC) portfolio, Pharma major Dr. Reddy's Laboratories on Monday announced the launch of Nise D spray, which offers quick and targeted pain killing.
- Read more about Indian wins grant to study deadly skin cancer
An Indian-origin researcher in the US has won a $150,000 grant to study genes linked to the deadly melanoma skin cancer, a media report said.
- Read more about Vitamin D pill may improve exercise performance
Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, said a new study.
Vitamin D, which is both a vitamin and a hormone, helps control levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood and is essential for the formation of bones and teeth.
- Read more about Soybean may protect menopausal women against bone loss
Eating a diet rich in both soy protein and isoflavones can protect menopausal women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, according to a study.

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- Read more about Heat-activated grenade to target cancer
Researchers have developed cancer drug-packed 'grenades' armed with heat sensitive triggers, allowing for treatment to be targeted directly at tumours, according to two new studies.