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ISELIN, N.J., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmos Corporation (OTC-PINK: PARS) today provided an update on the ongoing clinical trial using its compound levotofisopam (S-tofisopam) to treat patients with hyperuricemia and gout. This phase 2a proof-of-concept trial is being conducted at the Duke Clinical Research Unit of Duke University and the principal investigator is John Sundy, MD, PhD an expert in the treatment of gout. The trial is designed to assess the safety and efficacy...
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVNT) today announced that KRYSTEXXA®(pegloticase) is now available in the European Union to healthcare professionals and their patients suffering from refractory chronic gout (RCG) through a Named Patient Programme, which is sponsored by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Savient Pharma Ireland Limited, and managed by Idis Limited (Idis). RCG is a difficult-to-treat form of gout and currently there...
ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pharmos Corporation (OTC-PINK: PARS) announced today the dosing of the first patients in the US using its compound levotofisopam (S-tofisopam) to treat patients with hyperuricemia and gout. This phase 2a proof-of-concept trial is being conducted at the Duke Clinical Research Unit of Duke University and the principal investigator is John Sundy, MD, PhD an expert in the treatment of gout. The trial is designed to assess the safety and...
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Jan. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVNT) today announced that a product-specific billing code, or permanent J-code, for KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase) became available on January 1, 2012. The new J-code, J2507, was assigned by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and will help simplify the billing and reimbursement process for prescribers of KRYSTEXXA, the first and only U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
Drug appears to be well tolerated by patients A phase II clinical trial found that rilonacept, an inhibitor of the protein interleukin-1 (IL-1), significantly reduced acute gout flares that occur when initiating uric acid-lowering therapy. Results of the trial—the first placebo-controlled study investigating IL-1 targeted therapy in prevention of gout flares—show rilonacept to be generally well tolerated with no serious infections or treatment-related serious adverse events reported....
HAYWARD, Calif., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Metabolex today announced positive results from its clinical study of arhalofenate in combination with febuxostat (Uloric(TM), Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited). A key goal in the treatment of gout is to address the patient's underlying hyperuricemia by treatment with drugs that lower serum uric acid (sUA). In the US, the goal of treatment is to reduce sUA levels to below 6 mg/dL. However, patients with severe tophaceous gout would...
HAYWARD, Calif., Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Metabolex, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of proprietary new medicines for the treatment of metabolic diseases, announced that its arhalofenate program has been recognized in Windhover's "Top 10 most interesting cardiovascular/metabolic diseases projects to watch." Arhalofenate is a potential best-in-class treatment for gout that not only treats the hyperuricemia that causes gout, but also addresses...
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVNT) and Jim Belushi today announced the launch of a new educational campaign, "Check Out Your Gout," to raise awareness about gout and a severe form of the condition known as refractory chronic gout, or RCG. As an actor, singer and performer, Belushi's roles range from dramatic to light-hearted, but when it comes to his gout - he is nothing but serious. The "Check Out Your Gout" campaign aims to...
EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SVNT) today announced that data providing further clarity and context surrounding the risk for and management of infusion reactions that may occur with KRYSTEXXA® (pegloticase) in the treatment of refractory chronic gout (RCG) patients will be presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago. Additionally, the results from several Savient-sponsored...
HAYWARD, Calif., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Metabolex, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of proprietary new medicines for the treatment of metabolic diseases, today announced that it will be presenting data on arhalofenate, a potential best-in-class treatment for gout, at the 2011 ACR/AHP Annual Scientific Meeting on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Chicago, IL. The presentation will describe the results of a pooled analysis of four Phase 2 studies...
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The Dalmatian is a coach dog which is easily recognized for its unique spotted coat. This ancient breed has been used as a guard dog, bird dog, trail hound, retriever, and most importantly a coach or carriage dog. The Dalmatian was once used to run in attendance on a coach. This ability was eventually transferred to its career as a firehouse dog. The Dalmatian once ran in front of horse-drawn fire carts to help clear a path for them as well as guide them to fires. The Dalmatian is a...
