The researchers retrieved data on 143.7 million people aged 20 to 49 years from 20 European countries.
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Revlimid, Imnovid combos receive EU approval
The approval of these combination therapies “Marks a significant milestone for patients with multiple myeloma in Europe”.
Fragmin approved by FDA as first anticoagulant for children
The drug was initially approved by the FDA in 1994 for adults and is a type of heparin.
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ICR launches ‘Darwinian’ cancer drug programme
The programme is to be launched in a £75 million state-of-the-art global centre of expertise in anti-evolution therapies in London.
New tech to protect prostate cancer patients during radiation treatment
SpaceOAR hydrogel acts as a spacer, reducing the amount of radiation that can pass through the prostate and damage the rectum during treatment.
AZ confirms cardiovascular safety with roxadustat results
The companies will begin discussions with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prepare for regulatory submission.
Pfizer announces positive dermatitis therapy phase III results
The company’s Janus kinase 1 has met all co-primary and secondary endpoints in a pivotal Phase III study.
Rise in heart and circulatory disease deaths
The worrying rise bucks decades of progress that has seen annual deaths from heart and circulatory disease half since the 1960s.
NICE recommends Sprinraza for 5q spinal muscular atrophy
The recommendation is for infants, children and adults with 5q spinal muscular atrophy and will be available through a scheme known as a Managed Access Agreement.
Regeneron’s Eylea wins FDA approval
The drug is the only VEGF inhibitor approved with two dosing options for diabetic retinopathy.
BMJ publishes subclinical hypothyroidism guideline
The guideline states that thyroid hormones should not be routinely offered to adults with subclinical hypothyroidism.
FDA approval for Bavencio combo in advanced RCC
The decision was based on positive results from the Phase III JAVELIN Renal 101 study.
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