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Boehringer Ingelheim single combination of telmisartan and amlodipine provides 24-hour blood pressure reduction and control
Boehringer Ingelheim has released a new anti-hypertensive drug (TWYNSTA) containing a unique combination of telmisartan and amlodipine. Very often, hypertension sufferers take up to four drugs to reach an acceptable blood pressure (BP) more effectively. The single-pill combination drug is taken once daily and provides additional therapeutic and cardiovascular (CV) benefits.
blood | 02 February 2012
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ONGLYZA maintained reductions in blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes
Results from 52 weeks in investigational study extension.
blood | 16 September 2011
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Fixed dose combination therapy for high blood pressure approved in Singapore
• Study shows fixed dose combination therapy is effective in the treatment of high blood pressure.
blood | 26 July 2011
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Measurement of Midkine in blood serum
Biogenes has developed and optimized the first ever fully validated ELISA protocol for Midkine detection in blood serum. Furthermore, BioGenes has completed the manufacture of the first batch of MK ELISA kits. Midkine blood test (MK ELISA) has b…
blood | 28 December 2010
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Tocotrienols effective in lowering fat levels in blood
Scientists from Singapore found that tocotrienols, which are members of the vitamin E family, are effective in lowering the levels of triglyceride, a form of fat in the blood. High levels of triglyceride are closely linked to an increased risk of car…
blood | 02 November 2010
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MicroRNA identifies as key regulator of blood cell development
miRagen Therapeutics announces the publication of data demonstrating the essential role of microRNA-451 (miR-451) in the regulation of erythropoiesis, the process of red blood cell production in the body. Published in the August 1 issue of the j…
blood | 18 August 2010
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Phase three data show linagliptin significantly lowered blood glucose
At the 70th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA), phase three data was presented showing that an investigational compound, a dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-4 inhibitor, achieved significant, sustained and clinically meaningful r…
blood | 07 July 2010
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Rapid blood test for hepatitis C virus approved
FDA approved the first rapid blood test in the US for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in whole blood specimens (from venipuncture), for individuals 15 years and older. The OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test, a test strip for the detection of …
blood | 02 July 2010
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Cord Blood America Inks China Stem Cell Deal
Cord Blood America Inc (CBAI), a firm engaged in umbilical cord blood stem cell preservation, said that it has signed a license and cooperation agreement for the processing and storage of umbilical cord blood in China with AXM Pharma. According to…
blood | 21 May 2010
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Actavis Launches High Blood Pressure Drug
Actavis Group has announced the launch of Lercanidipine in five European countries. The drug is mainly used to treat high blood pressure. The company launched the product under its own brand name on day one in the UK and France, where the patents…
blood | 04 February 2010
