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Pills to Fight Skin Cancer

Pills to Fight Skin Cancer

Feb 3 | Video

A new drug may help fight skin cancer in areas of the skin where traditional treatments don't always work.

Studies: Avastin May Fight Early Breast Cancers

Jan 26 | News

Surprising results from two new studies may reopen debate about the value of Avastin for breast cancer. The drug helped make tumors disappear in certain women with early-stage disease, researchers found.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals and Genentech Enter Broad Epigenetics Drug Discovery Collaboration

Jan 17 | News

Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc., today announced that it has entered into a major strategic agreement with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, to launch a broad collaboration based on the science of epigenetics and chromatin biology to discover and develop innovative treatments for cancer and other serious diseases.

Xenon to Collaborate with Genentech on Discovery of Novel Targeted Pain Therapeutics

Jan 9 | News

Xenon today announced a strategic alliance with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, to discover and develop compounds and companion diagnostics for the potential treatment of pain.

Avastin Shows Promise in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Avastin Shows Promise in Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Jan 5 | Video

Two recent studies show that Avastin, already approved for other cancers - but still controversial, could help women buy more time in their fight against ovarian cancer.


Regeneron Announces Settlement of Patent Litigation with Genentech

Jan 3 | News

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that the company has entered into a non-exclusive license and partial settlement agreement with Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group relating to U.S. ophthalmic sales of EYLEAT (aflibercept) Injection.

FDA Revokes Approval of Avastin for Breast Cancer

Nov 21 2011 | News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government delivered a blow to some desperate patients Friday as it ruled the blockbuster drug Avastin should no longer be used to treat advanced breast cancer.

Genentech Submits NDA for Rare Form of Advanced Skin Cancer

Sep 12 2011 | News

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that the company has submitted a New Drug Application for vismodegib to the FDA for the treatment of people with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) for whom surgery is considered inappropriate.

Concentration Lowered in Tamiflu Medication

Jul 13 2011 | News

When flu season arrives this fall, a liquid form of Tamiflu—the most widely used anti-viral flu medication—will be available in a new, lower concentration to reduce the possibility of medication errors.  

Judge Denies Roche and Genentech's Motions to Dismiss PDL BioPharma's Complaint

Jul 11 2011 | News

PDL BioPharma, Inc. has announced that on July 7, 2011, the Second Judicial District Court of Nevada ruled in favor of PDL on two motions to dismiss filed by Genentech and F. Hoffmann LaRoche, Ltd. (Roche) in PDL's lawsuit related to the 2003 settlement agreement with Genentech.

Blogs

When Is Software The Answer To Regulatory Concerns About Your Investigations?

When Is Software The Answer To Regulatory Concerns About Your Investigations?

Jan 30 | John Ager, Technical Consultant, Life Science, Kepner-Tregoe, Inc

Document management software enables investigators to present the information used to reach conclusions clearly and concisely and it helps reviewers to track and approve investigations.

The Benefits of Professional Project Management

The Benefits of Professional Project Management

Jan 13 | Thorsten Vammen, Director at GEA Liquid Processing in Skanderborg, Denmark

Some companies feel that they can project manage new processing facilities themselves, bringing in sub-contracted help only when it’s needed. Self-managing is possible, but there may be a better way.

Multimedia

Battle over Birth Control

Battle over Birth Control

Feb 9 | Video

CNN’s The Situation Room discusses the current dispute over health care coverage for contraception. Will there be a contraception compromise?

Government Seeking $1T Campaign Against Alzheimer's

Government Seeking $1T Campaign Against Alzheimer's

Jan 18 | Video

Government advisors tried to set priorities for a national campaign to treat and manage Alzheimer's disease, which is projected to cost more than a trillion dollars in care by 2050. But as Dr. Jon LaPook reports, the plan does not include any funding.

ADHD Drugs in Short Supply

ADHD Drugs in Short Supply

Jan 11 | Video

Parents of children with attention deficit disorders are forced to travel from pharmacy to pharmacy in search of prescription medicines with no guarantees they will be available.

Study: Link Between Statins And Diabetes

Study: Link Between Statins And Diabetes

Jan 10 | Video

A recent study reveals that women who take statins may have a greate chance of developing diabetes.

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