FDA Approves Imatinib (Gleevec) for Pediatric ALL

FDA Approves Imatinib (Gleevec) for Pediatric ALL

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the tyrosine kinase inhibitor imatinib (Gleevec) for the treatment of newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome–positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in children. The drug is to be …
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NeuroSigma Announces Publication of Randomized Controlled Trial of eTNS for …

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30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — NeuroSigma, Inc., a California-based medical device company, today announced the publication of a positive Phase II clinical study for the use of external Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (eTNS™) for the treatment of drug …
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County, state respond to weather

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In Southern Maryland, where snowfall ranged from 3 to 6 inches in some areas, Gischlar said crews had to do some plowing before treating the roads — as did county crews, McCready said. For the additional snowfall Friday, Gischlar said the residual …
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Father Martin’s Ashley Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Rehab Center Tour – This video provides a tour of the 147-acre Father Martin’s Ashley addiction treatment center campus on the Chesapeake Bay in Havre de Grace, Maryland as well as an overview of the programs and services.