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News & UpdatesAmjevita approved by FDA for multiple inflammatory diseases.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) as a biosimilar to Abbvie product Humira (adalimumab) for multiple inflammatory diseases. Enbrel and Humira belong to a class of drugs that treating inflammation by blocking a protein known as tumor necrosis factor. Manufactured by Amgen. Amjevita is approved for the treatment of : moderately…
Sep 23, 2016
DiseasesZika Virus – Questions & Answers
What does Zika mean ? Zika means “overgrown” in the uganda language. Is Zika new virus ? No! It is not. Zika virus has discovered long time ago. When was the last outbreaks of Zike virus ? Mid 2015 and through 2016. Where is the last largest outbreak of Zika virus? Brazil. How does the…
Sep 23, 2016
- Diseases
Atrial Fibrillation overview [Animated Video]
This is a quick overview of Atrial Fibrillation. What is Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition that causes an irregular and often abnormally fast heart rate. You can also learn about heart attack by clicking here. By Sanofi
Sep 23, 2016
Drug factsList of abused and addicted drugs
Of course whenever we think about drugs of abuse and addiction, some members of the following list came to our mind: Disclaimer : Information and names listed below are for educational & scientific purposes only. Warning : Abusing drugs KILLS! 1. HEROIN Heroin is synthesized from morphine in a relatively simple process. Heroin was…
Sep 23, 2016
Drug factsPCSK9 Inhibitors – the new injectable cholesterol-lowering drugs
When statins are not enough to control your body cholesterol levels, adding PCSK9 Inhibitors may help you to lower your bad cholesterol dramatically! Before inhibiting this enzyme, What does it do ? Liver removes your bad Cholesterol known as LDL (low denisity lipoproteins). Liver catches this LDL cholesterol through a receptors, PCSK9 as en enzyme…
Sep 22, 2016
GeneralPfizer – the house of Anti-Infective drugs
Probably you know about one of the latest acquisitions of the giant US based company Pfizer Inc. Pfizer has acquired small molecules business of Astrazeneca’s anti-infectives. New products to be added to Pfizer Anti-Infective portfolio: Zinforo(ceftaroline fosamil). Zavicefta (CAZ-AVI). Merrem/Meronem(meropenem). ATM-AVI. CXL. In addition to the current Pfizer Anti-Infective found in this video : Source :…
Sep 22, 2016
DiseasesHow to prevent mosquito bites – Stopping Zika transmission
Up to date there is no vaccine announced to prevent Zika. So that the best way is prevention other than cure! that is through protecting yourself and your family from mosquito bites. Zika infection during pregnancy can cause fetuses to have a birth defect of the brain damage called microcephaly. The Zika outbreak has started…
Sep 21, 2016
- Diseases
Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) First drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Exondys 51 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) injection, the first of its type to treat patients suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy due to mutation of the dystrophin gene amenable to exon 51 skipping, which affects about 13 percent of the population with DMD.
Sep 21, 2016
News & UpdatesJohnson & Johnson (J&J) to Acquire Abbott Medical Optics
J&J Acquisition is to Strengthen Global Leadership in Eye Health Adding Cataract and Refractive Eye Surgery to Vision Care Portfolio. J&J will pay $4.325 billion in cash.
Sep 17, 2016
GeneralOrganelles of a cell
What are cell components? Nucleus : The core of the cell as it contains the genetic material and it directs the cell function through gene expressions. Mitochondrion : The main source of cell energy.
Sep 16, 2016
DiseasesCongestive Heart Failure – Animation video
Congestive Heart Failure video illustrating the steps of the heart when it becomes congested and cannot pump enough blood to the body. Video by BioDigital Inc.
Sep 14, 2016
GeneralThe TOP 25 pharmaceutical drugs in sale 2015 – Infographic
TOP 25 pharmaceutical drugs in sale 2015
Sep 4, 2016