Denosumab for Postmenopausal Women With OsteoporosisDenosumab for Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis
Is denosumab an effective drug for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, and does it help to improve bone density, mass, and strength? Menopause (Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Orthopaedics Headlines - February 14, 2013 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Journal Article Source Type: news
BNF and BNF for Children update for health professionals February 2013
Source: BNF
Area: News
The following information has been updated in the BNF and/or BNF for Children:
BNF update
. Paracetamol poisoning [updated advice on management], Emergency Treatment of Poisoning
. Ivabradine for the treatment of chronic heart failure [NICE guidance], section 2.6.3
. Mannitol dry powder for inhalation for treating cystic fibrosis [NICE guidance], section 3.7
. Treatment of hereditary angioedema updated, section 3.4.3
. Denosumab for the prevention of skeletal-related events in adults with bone metastases from solid tumours [NICE guidance], section...
Source: NeLM - News - February 14, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Amgen Outlines Long-Term Strategy
Amgen Emphasizes Pipeline, International Expansion and Biosimilars as Growth Drivers
Pivotal Data from Eight Late-Stage Programs Anticipated Between 2013 and 2016
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2013 -- (Healthcare Sales & Marketing Network) -- Amgen (AMGN) today... BiopharmaceuticalsAmgen, Enbrel, Prolia, XGEVA, Sensipar, Vectibix, Romosozumab (Source: HSMN NewsFeed)
Source: HSMN NewsFeed - February 7, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Denosumab: The Better Option for Bone Metastases in NSCLC?Denosumab: The Better Option for Bone Metastases in NSCLC?
Dr. Jack West discusses data indicating that denosumab is superior to zoledronic acid in reducing skeletal complications and increasing overall survival in lung cancer patients with bone metastases. Medscape Oncology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology Viewpoint Source Type: news
