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Takeda farms out cancer drug alisertib to Puma Biotech

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Enter Puma Biotech, which is paying a modest $7 million upfront for rights to alisertib (formerly MLN8237) and plans to run clinical trials of the compound in breast and lung cancers. Takeda is also in line for just over $287 million in potential milestone payments, plus royalties on net sales if it reaches the market.

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Hospital Pharmacy FAQ

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You may also refresh knowledge of clinical pharmacokinetics , total parenteral nutrition or chemotherapy before entering the relevant rotations. You should be at least familiar with insulin and inhalers counselling before entering ward, inpatient or outpatient. What to do if I did not know the answer to questions from patients or doctors?

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How Myo-inositol Can Improve Hashimoto’s Symptoms

The Thyroid Pharmacist

While the human body (via the liver and kidneys) can produce up to 4 g/day of inositol, it has been found that the overly processed, high glucose (and low fiber) Western diets that many people follow, only provide about 1 g/day of the compound. (7). 2015 Aug;67(4):321-5. Recommended Dosage and Precautions. 2017;18(10):2187.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Chemotherapy agents: Chemotherapy agents can lead to constipation in a variety of ways such as slowing the movements of the intestinal tract or creating inflammation that disrupts digestive function. According to a 2015 research review, 100 milligrams of ginger extract may increase bowel movements. [63] 2020;12(1):205.

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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

The availability of oral chemotherapy treatments would provide stomach cancer patients with the option of more efficacious drugs with improved tolerability in a more convenient dosage format” The poor clinical outcomes of stomach cancer make it a key target for drug development. Benefits of daily oral chemotherapy over IV.

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Beating the Big C

Pharmaceutical Technology

Analysts predict Pfizer’s revenue stream would be slashed by 25% by 2015 if the company did not branch out into other areas. In addition, cancer drugs can reach the market twice as fast as the average medicine and, when they do get there, they can be extremely lucrative. .”

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Fluoride And Your Thyroid

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The fluorine anion (negatively charged ion), or any of the compounds containing the anion, are termed fluorides. A 2015 British study reported that medical practices in a fluoridated area of the U.K. In pure form, it is a highly-toxic, yellowish-green gas. Biol Trace Elem Res. 2008;126 Suppl 1:S31-S43.