Pfizer’s Sutent fails in breast cancer trials
Pfizer has suffered a couple of late-stage clinical setbacks with the news that its oncology blockbuster Sutent has failed in two trials for breast cancer while another study of figitumumab.for lung cancer has been stopped
Ipsen signs obesity deal with Rhythm
Ipsen has granted a licence to the USA’s Rhythm Pharmaceuticals to take over two of its metabolic disorders
Docs recommend best reps for PharmaTimes awards
Over 1,300 doctors have made their nominations for the <i>PharmaTimes</i> Representative of the Year 2010 event, with AstraZeneca’s staff leading the way
Avastin disappoints in prostate cancer study
Roche’s bid to extend usage of Avastin have taken a knock with the news that the oncology blockbuster has failed in a late-stage trial as a potential treatment for prostate cancer
Australia: top 20 cancer drug sales to hit US$1B by 2018
In Australia, sales of the leading 20 cancer drugs grew 30% a year on average during 2003-8, reaching US$545 million in the latter year and, despite slower growth over the following 10 years, will reach US$1 billion by 2018, say new forecasts.
Pill 'helps women live longer'
A major study into the long-term effects of the oral contraceptive pill found that women who have taken the drug are likely to live longer compared to those who have not.
Nurses test 'digital pens' to cut down on paperwork
Nurses at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust are replacing notepads and pens with digital devices in a scheme that aims to save £220,000 a year.
NMC to investigate nurse accused of 'inappropriate relationships'
A cancer care specialist who was sacked by the hospital in which she worked has been told her case will be investigated by the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
NHS staff need training to deal with domestic violence
All NHS staff should have and apply a clear understanding of the risk factors for violence and abuse when interacting with patients, according to a report from the government’s task force on the health aspects of violence against women and children.
New blood pressure measures could prevent strokes and heart attacks
A study that challenges current blood pressure readings may have major implications for preventing strokes and heart attacks.
'Lazy ear' may affect children with temporary deafness
Scientists have discovered that children who suffer temporary deafness can develop a “lazy ear” that affects them long-term.
Drug 'increases broken bone risk'
New research has found that drugs commonly used to treat osteoporosis could make limbs easier to break if used for too long.
Childhood behaviour problems can lead to chronic pain, say researchers
Children with severe behaviour problems are twice as likely to experience chronic pain in adulthood as children without behaviour problems, according to new research.
Andrew Lansley backs Burnley A&E campaign
Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley has backed calls for accident and emergency status to be restored to the emergency service at Burnley General Hospital in Lancashire.
£21bn spent on health inequalities has had little impact
There is little to show for the £21bn in annual NHS spending allocated to reduce health inequalities, the Audit Commission has concluded.
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