Coming Soon to British TV: Survivor, the Disabled Version Nov 17, 2009
" When writer Jack Thorne came on board he's the creative talent behind the edgy teen drama series Skins and Shameless, a comedy about a wildly dysfunctional working-class family he took the project in a more sophisticated direction, creating a layered storyline that lures viewers into caring about the characters even as they laugh at the stupidity of anyone who voluntarily consigns him- or herself to the human zoo that is reality TV. In his early 20s, Thorne developed chronic cholinergic... (Time.com)
CFS/ME and Stimulants Oct 6, 2009
They've even been suggested to help headaches, chronic urticaria and even carpal tunnel syndrome. References. (Suite101.com)
Fewer injection site reactions in patients using Avonex Sep 12, 2009
Other allergic reactions have included dyspnea, orolingual edema, skin rash, and urticaria. Decreased peripheral blood counts in all cell lines, including rare pancytopenia and thrombocytopenia, have been reported from post-marketing experience. (EurekAlert!)
Study Examines Adverse Events Associated With Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Aug 20, 2009
6 for urticaria (skin rash); 0. 2 for venous thromboembolic events (blood clots), autoimmune disorders, and Guillain-Barr; syndrome (disorder in which the body's immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system); and 0. (Science Daily)
GlaxoSmithKline and Genmab Announce Results From a Study of Arzerra in Rituximab Refractory Follicular NHL Aug 18, 2009
The most common adverse events (greater than 10%) were rash, urticaria, pruritus, fatigue, nausea, pyrexia and cough. "The results of this study demonstrate the activity of ofatumumab in patients who had not responded to prior treatment with a CD20 antibody. The response rate in patients refractory to rituximab monotherapy is of interest and warrants further study. We are committed to the further development of ofatumumab in NHL," said Lisa N. Drakeman, Ph. (Primezone Releases)
US FDA Approves Extavia(R) - the First in a New Portfolio of Planned MS Therapies from Novartis to Help Patients with this Devastating Disease Aug 17, 2009
Other allergic reactions have included dyspnea, bronchospasm, tongue edema, skin rash, and urticaria. The rate of flu-like symptom complex was approximately 57% in the four controlled clinical trials. (PR Newswire)
Schering-Plough Announces Resolution of Litigations on U.S. Marketing of Generic Forms of Solid Oral Dosage Forms of CLARINEX(R) Aug 12, 2009
CLARINEX brand 5 mg tablets and REDITABS, a nonsedating antihistamine, offers relief from seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis, as well as chronic idiopathic urticaria, or hives of unknown cause. CLARINEX-D 24 Extended Release Tablets is the only once-daily prescription antihistamine and decongestant combination treatment on the market to provide 24-hour relief of nasal and non-nasal allergy symptoms. (PR Newswire)
Semafore's SF1126, a Vascular Targeted Pan-PI3K/mTOR Inhibitor, Is Well Tolerated and Demonstrates Activity in Phase I Solid Tumor Patients May 31, 2009
There were two patients with grade 3 toxicity, one with diarrhea, the other with urticaria and pruritis. Notably, there were no clinically significant changes in glucose or insulin levels reported. (PR Newswire)
Ten mystery diseases May 29, 2009
Known to have ever affected only 30 people, water allergy or "aquagenic urticaria" is extremely rare, but its existence has been confirmed by the Medical Review Board. Sufferers appear to be allergic to water. (CNN -- Health)
UCB's CIMZIA(R) (certolizumab pegol) Approved by the U.S. FDA for Adult Patients Suffering From Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis May 14, 2009
Symptoms compatible with hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema, dyspnea, hypotension, rash, serum sickness, and urticaria, have been reported rarely following CIMZIA administration. If such reactions occur, discontinue further administration of CIMZIA and institute appropriate therapy. (PR Newswire)
IBT Laboratories to Launch New Pneumococcal Antibody Avidity Test at AAAAI Meeting, Booth 729 Mar 13, 2009
Sunday, 9:45-10:45 am - # 405: Presence of IgG Anti-IgE Autoantibodies in Chronic Urticaria and Atopic Dermatitis. About IBT Laboratories. (PR Newswire)
Skin Woes Take Toll on U.S. Combat Troops Feb 19, 2009
"This study evaluated a set of patients, all servicemen and women, who were evacuated from the war zones for ill-defined, non-traumatic skin conditions. The main outcome of the study was that dermatitis, benign melanocytic nevus [noncancerous moles], malignant neoplasms [skin cancers], urticaria [hives], and a group of nonspecific diagnoses were the most common post-evacuation diagnoses in our study population," McGraw said. "These diagnoses are similar to the most common dermatologic diagnoses... (MEDLINEplus)
Study evaluates types of skin diseases among military personnel who were evacuated from combat zones Feb 17, 2009
Other common diagnoses included atopic dermatitis (chronic itchy rash), eczema, urticaria (hives) and psoriasis. "Although skin diseases cause few fatalities, they have an appreciable role in combat and operational primary care," the authors write. (EurekAlert!)
