Janssen Announces Treatment with ERLEADA ® (apalutamide) Significantly Improved Overall Survival in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer
RARITAN, N.J., February 8, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today results from the final analysis of the Phase 3 TITAN study, which demonstrated the continued statistically significant benefit of the addition of ERLEADA® (apalutamide) to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in overall survival (OS) in patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC), regardless of extent of disease, when compared to placebo plus ADT.[1] Results will be featured in an oral presentation at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Genitourinary (ASCO GU) Cancers Symposiu...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - February 8, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Janssen Presents Results from Phase 3 ACIS Study in Patients with Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Treated with ERLEADA ® (apalutamide) and ZYTIGA® (abiraterone acetate) Combination
RARITAN, N.J., February 8, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today results from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 3 ACIS study, which met the primary endpoint of radiographic progression-free survival (rPFS) with a 31 percent reduction in the risk of radiographic progression or death in patients with chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Patients in the trial received either a combination of ERLEADA® and ZYTIGA® plus prednisone (combination arm) or placebo and ZYTIGA® pl...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - February 8, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
A Third Discontinuing Levothyroxine Have Normal Thyroid Levels A Third Discontinuing Levothyroxine Have Normal Thyroid Levels
Those with overt hypothyroidism are less likely to remain euthyroid than patients with subclinical disease, but many wind up restarting treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - February 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Janssen to Highlight Robust Solid Tumor Portfolio and Pipeline at 2021 ASCO GU
February 2, 2021 (RARITAN, N.J.) – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today it will highlight the depth of its solid tumor portfolio at the American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary (ASCO GU) Cancers Symposium with 12 data presentations, including three company-sponsored oral presentations from the ERLEADA® (apalutamide) clinical development program. The virtual meeting will take place February 11-13, 2021. “We are committed to the development of innovative therapies for patients with genitourinary cancers for whom there remains a high unmet need,” said Craig Tendler, M...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - February 2, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Our Company Source Type: news
Hair loss treatment: Treating an under or overactive thyroid might boost hair growth
HAIR loss could be the result of severe and prolonged hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism; this is confirmed by the British Thyroid Foundation. What are these conditions? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 27, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What Causes Lethargy?
Discussion
Lethargy is a common word used to describe a person who is drowsy, sluggish, listless and apathetic. Concentration may be difficult and they may have problems doing simple tasks. Many people actual mean fatigue or lassitude or being more tired when they use the word. In medical terms, lethargy is usually used to describe patients who have some type of excessive tiredness and usually have mental status changes with decreased alertness or arousal. Patients and health care providers both usually qualify the term and give more description to better communicate what is implied when using the term. This is true of man...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 25, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Adding Liothyronine for Hypothyroidism Doesn't Up Breast Cancer Risk Adding Liothyronine for Hypothyroidism Doesn't Up Breast Cancer Risk
A large Swedish study shows those treated with LT3 in combination with LT4 for hypothyroidism have no greater breast cancer risk than individuals taking LT4 alone.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines - January 22, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Consumer Health: What is hypothyroidism?
Are you over 60, feeling fatigued and slowly gaining weight? These may be subtle signs of hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid. Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. With hypothyroidism, your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough of certain crucial hormones. As a result, hypothyroidism affects all aspects of your metabolism [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 4, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
What Effect Does Hypothyroidism Have On You?
Title: What Effect Does Hypothyroidism Have On You?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/15/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/15/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Thyroid General)
Source: MedicineNet Thyroid General - December 15, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news
Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Woman May Raise Child's Risk of ADHD Hypothyroidism in Pregnant Woman May Raise Child's Risk of ADHD
Low levels of maternal thyroid hormone during the first three months of pregnancy may influence a fetus ' s brain development leaving the child at a greater risk of ADHD, a new study suggests.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 23, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news
Maternal Hypothyroidism Linked to Risk for ADHD in Offspring
Risk for ADHD increased in children of mothers with hypothyroidism diagnosed prior to, during pregnancy (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry - October 21, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Tags: Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Journal, Source Type: news
Maternal Hypothyroidism Linked to Risk for ADHD in Offspring
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 21, 2020 -- Exposure to maternal hypothyroidism during the periconceptual period is associated with an increased risk for childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in offspring, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 21, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Keep Desiccated Thyroid as a Treatment Option for Hypothyroidism Keep Desiccated Thyroid as a Treatment Option for Hypothyroidism
Time spent in normal thyroid range over 3 years was the same whether patients took levothyroxine or desiccated thyroid; editorial says keeping the latter in the treatment tool kit is important.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - September 22, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
What Happens If Hypothyroidism Is Left Untreated
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Source: eMedicineHealth.com - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Hypothyroidism and dietary challenges
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and have been getting conflicting information on what I should eat and drink. I love yogurt and ice cream, for instance, but one source said a calcium-rich diet was fine, whereas another said I should limit dairy. I've also read that I should avoid soy and [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 13, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
