A drug for treating a particular form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy has surprisingly got approval from the European Medicines Agency. The Muscular-dystrophy drug results in rise of stock up to 50% in early afternoon. Earlier the stock rose more than 70%. The drug is presumed to be in stock in UK in six months. On the basis of phase-two data the Committee for Medicinal Products for … [Read more...]
FDA’s no to wider use of Johnson & Johnson’s Xarelto drug
In a major setback to drug maker Johnson & Johnson, the US Food and Drug Administration has rejected its drug application for a third time. The firm has sought permission from the agency to expand use of the blood thinner Xarelto to reduce dangerous blood clots and related problems in patients with coronary artery disease. But much to the disappointment for the company, the FDA rejected its … [Read more...]
West Valley police officers sued by 2 ex-drug suspects
Two people who were arrested by West Valley Police officers have filed a civil complaint against them for violating the couple’s civil rights. The criminal case against them is already dismissed in April. On Oct. 26, 2012, Members of the disbanded Neighborhood Narcotics Unit rushed into Terry and Brandy Christiansen’s house, and, according to records, Terry tried to flush methamphetamine down … [Read more...]
