Tuesday, March 31, 2015

In continuation of my update on Century-old drug reverses autism-like symptoms in fragile X mouse model.

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In continuation of my update on Suramin Researchers previously reported that a drug used for almost a century to treat trypanosomiasis...
Monday, March 30, 2015

Venom of cone snails provides leads for possible treatment of cancer...

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There are approximately 500 known species in the genus  Conus , and each have their own distinct venom.  These toxins are aptly name...
Friday, March 27, 2015

PF-114 shows promise in therapy-resistant CML, Ph-positive ALL

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PF-114, a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), is active against native and mutated forms of the BCR–ABL oncogene in Philade...
Thursday, March 26, 2015

U-M researchers identify how amlexanox drug improves metabolism of sugar

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Amlexanox  (trade name  Aphthasol ) is an  anti-inflammatory   antiallergic   immunomodulator  used to treat recurrent  aphthous ulc...
Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Review shows that fish compound can help combat cardiovascular disease

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Urotensin-II  (U-II) is a peptide  ligand , initially isolated from the neurosecretory system of the Goby fish ( Gillichthys mirabili...
Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Aptose begins APTO-253 clinical study in patients with relapsed or refractory hematologic malignancies

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Description of APTO-253 (LOR-253):  APTO-253, also known as   LOR-253, LT-253,  is a small molecule inhibitor of human metal-regulat...
Monday, March 23, 2015

Malaria combination drug therapy for children

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A drug combination of artemisinin-naphthoquine should be considered for the treatment of children with uncomplicated malaria in se...
Friday, March 20, 2015

Drug stimulates brown fat, boosts metabolism

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We know that, Mirabegron (formerly YM-178, trade name Myrbetriq, Betmiga in Spain) is a drug for the treatment of overactive bladd...
Thursday, March 19, 2015

New version of common antibiotic could eliminate risk of hearing loss

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"All I remember is coming out of treatment not being able to hear anything," said Bryce, now a healthy 14-year-old living in Ari...
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

New treatment approach may improve survival rates for certain patients with stage 4 lung cancer

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A clinical trial that combined stereotactic body radiation therapy with a specific chemotherapy regimen more than doubled survival rates f...
Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Honey offers new approach to fighting antibiotic resistance ............

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In continuation of my update on Honey.. Honey, that delectable condiment for breads and fruits, could be one sweet solution to t...
Monday, March 16, 2015

Newron, Zambon announce re-submission of safinamide NDA to FDA

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In continuation of my update on  safinamide   Newron Pharmaceuticals S.p.A. ("Newron"), a research and development company f...
Friday, March 13, 2015

Can-Fite BioPharma completes RA Phase III study of lead drug candidate CF101

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Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd.  a biotechnology company with a pipeline of proprietary small molecule drugs that address inflammatory and...
Thursday, March 12, 2015

Combination of bedaquiline and verapamil reduces side effects, improves outcomes for TB patients

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In continuation of my update on  Bedaquiline While an effective treatment is available for combating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis,...
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

FDA approves Myriad’s BRACAnalysis CDx for use with ovarian cancer drug

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In continuation of my update on Olaparib Myriad Genetics, Inc.    announced that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug ...