Genzyme Applies for Approval of Lemtrada

Genzyme , a Sanofi company announced that the company has submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application ( sBLA ) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a marketing authorization application ( MAA ) to the European Medicines Agency ( EMA ) seeking approval of LEMTRADA ( alemtuzumab ) for treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis ( RMS ).

Pfizer Announces Alzheimer’s Disease Study Results

Pfizer Inc. announced that the co-primary clinical endpoints, change in cognitive and functional performance compared to placebo, were not met in the Janssen Alzheimer Immunotherapy R&D LLC (Janssen AI)-led Phase 3 trial of intravenous (IV) bapineuzumab in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease who carry the ApoE4 ( apolipoprotein E epsilon 4) genotype (Study 302).

Will Life Without PSA Testing Cost Lives?

Several years ago, the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against men over the age of 75 having prostate cancer screenings using the PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test.

Treating Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease is a condition that can cause swelling and irritation in any part of the digestive tract, from the mouth all the way to the rectum. While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, there are ways to control the swelling and other symptoms.

Doctor-Patient Discussion Can Reduce Antibiotic Use

Many people are prescribed antibiotics for acute respiratory infections, such as the common cold. But are the antibiotics prescribed doing more harm than good?

Learn to Battle HIV

A key to slowing down the spread of HIV is to track the rate of transmission among various subgroups of sexually active individuals. Recent news about one group is sobering.

Mental Illness Linked to Cancer Risk

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder can be associated with various health problems. New research suggests that cancer risk is higher for people with these disorders.

Blood Testing in RA-Diabetes Combo

Heart disease is a common complication of diabetes. To stay healthy, diabetes patients need to keep a close eye on levels of blood sugar and fat.

Rising Rates of Kidney Treatment

In people with end-stage renal disease, the kidneys have completely or almost completely stopped working. Keeping these patients alive requires dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Homeless with Kidney Disease

Homeless people lack more than a roof over their heads; they also lack access to many of the basic healthcare services many of us take for granted.