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There is currently no human vaccine for prevention and no specific treatment for West Nile disease. Efforts to reduce the incidence of infection revolve around preventive measures to

The initial products carrying Reducol will be sold in the UK by Tesco under their own private label. In combination with Tesco, Forbes Medi-Tech will announce further details

The investigational therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, caStx1 and caStx2, have been granted orphan drug status for the treatment of Shiga-toxin producing E. Coli (STEC) infections. This designation provides Caprion

Satraplatin has shown promising safety and efficacy as demonstrated by significant improvement in progression-free survival in a study of first-line hormone-refractory prostate cancer (HRPC). The drug is currently

The lead compound, named NVX-144, is part of Novelix’ pipeline of first-in-class small molecule targeted drugs for cancers resistant to standard treatment. Based on preclinical data, Novelix anticipates

The trial is designed to demonstrate that HCT 3012 is superior to placebo and as effective as a competitor in relieving the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis, whilst

Animal studies conducted to date suggest a single low-volume injection may provide therapeutic levels of drug for one month or more. If the IND is accepted it will

A prior phase Ib study in normal volunteers conducted by DOV evaluated the safety and pharmacokinetics of repeat doses of DOV 21,947. That trial indicated the drug was

Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a genetic disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of inflammation affecting the extremities (the hands and feet), the face, the abdomen, and the larynx. The