Oral Anti-Cancer Therapy Pomalidomide Celgene Receives Positive CHMP Opinion as Treatment for Patients with Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
June 1, 2013
Celgene International Sàrl, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Celgene Corporation (NASDAQ: CELG), today announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA): Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion for Pomalidomide Celgene in combination with dexamethasone for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (rrMM) in patients who have received at least two prior therapies, including both lenalidomide and bortezomib, and have demonstrated disease progression while"...
Takeda Highlights Data from Clinical Trial Examining the Use of ADCETRIS® (Brentuximab Vedotin) in Pediatric Patients
June 1, 2013
2013 ASCO Annual Meeting
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TSE:4502) today announced interim data from a Phase 1/2, open-label, multicenter study with ADCETRIS® (brentuximab vedotin) in pediatric patients diagnosed with CD30-positive relapsed or refractory Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) or relapsed or refractory systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL). Data were presented from the Phase 1 portion of the study, which evaluated the safety, maximum"...
Quintiles Releases Perspectives on Early Phase Oncology and Hematology Biomarkers
June 1, 2013
In advance of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Quintiles today announced the release of its perspective on two areas of focus for clinical oncologists – the impact of patient selection in early-phase studies and the use of biomarkers in the treatment of hematologic malignancies.
The first of these reports, Tomorrow’s"...
Cellogique Corporation to be Exclusive Distributors of Croma Princess in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
June 1, 2013
Cellogique Corporation and Croma Princess are happy to announce the expansion of distribution of Croma Princess fillers and mesotherapy to include Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Croma Princess suggests an alternative to plastic surgery with their innovative and sophisticated fillers and mesotherapy. Croma Princess’ revolutionary hyaluronic dermal filler"...
Cellogique Corporation Partners with Colorescience to Launch a Line of Mineral Makeup
June 1, 2013
Cellogique Corporation and Colorescience are pleased to announce their new partnership for the distribution of a revolutionary line of mineral makeup in the Middle East and Turkey.
Colorescience boasts “makeup that does more,” by combining the art of makeup with the science of skincare. This cutting edge line of makeup is comprised of high quality ingredients"...
Benefits of Lasik
May 31, 2013
If you are on the fence about getting LASIK in Dubai then here are few reasons as to why you should go right ahead and get it done in order to free yourself from glasses or contact lenses in a matter of minutes!
LASIK in Dubai is immensely popular as it ensures immediate results unlike any other procedures. Even though your eyes will continue healing for a short period of"...
Dubai Health Authority receives ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 certification
May 29, 2013
ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011 is a service management system (SMS) standard. It specifies requirements for the service provider to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and improve the service management system. The requirements include the design, transition, delivery and improvement of services to fulfill agreed service requirements.
DHA received this certification due to the high-level of Information Technology (IT) service management that the authority has adopted in line with international standards.
HE Engineer Essa Al Maidoor, Director-General of the DHA said...
Tanfeeth signs MoU with Dubai Centre for Special Needs to foster learning and development opportunities
May 29, 2013
Suhail Bin Tarraf, Chief Executive Officer, Tanfeeth, and Dr. Mahshid Salehi, Director, Dubai Centre for Special Needs signed the MoU in the presence of the staff and students of the Centre. The highlight of the event was a short programme of music and dance by the students of the school, including a UAE National dance and a rhythmic rendering of 'Gangnam style.'
As part of the MoU, Tanfeeth will take on the responsibility of sponsoring a student by covering full tuition and transportation cost for a year. In the longer-term, Tanfeeth also plans to offer opportunities for work placements...
New European survey highlights ischaemic stroke protection as treatment priority for patients with atrial fibrillation
May 28, 2013
- Over two thirds of physicians point out preventing ischaemic stroke as the most important treatment goal for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)1
- Physicians highlight the vital need for awareness of the true incidence of ischaemic stroke1
- 92% of all strokes in patients with AF are ischaemic strokes2, making ischaemic stroke prevention a key treatment priority
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Celgene Announces U.S. FDA Grants Priority Review for ABRAXANE® sNDA in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
May 25, 2013
European Medicines Agency Accepts Regulatory Submission of Type II Variation for ABRAXANE for the Treatment of Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Celgene International Sàrl, a subsidiary of Celgene Corporation (Celgene) (NASDAQ: CELG) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assigned a Priority Review designation to the supplemental New Drug Application"...