Joint Statement On FDA Investigation Of Singulair From The AAAAI And ACAAI
Leadership from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology released the following statement in response to the Thursday announcement of a Food and Drug Administration investigation into Singulair:There are no data from well-designed studies to indicate a link between Singulair and suicide.
Rite Aid Pharmacists Can Help Patients Breathe Easier, Manage Symptoms And Find Relief This Allergy Season
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans spend their spring season coughing, itching and sneezing, thanks to allergies. For those seeking relief, Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide have launched a two-month comprehensive initiative to help seasonal allergy sufferers understand and manage their reactions to allergens and survive the season.
Five Million Hay Fever Sufferers Putting Health At Risk, UK
Over five million of the 13 million hay fever sufferers across Britain could be taking inappropriate medicines, putting their health at risk. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of (RPSGB) is encouraging people experiencing the symptoms of hay fever to visit their community pharmacist after new research revealed that the public often misdiagnose the condition and fail to get the correct treatment.
From Cancer Vaccines To A Cure For Allergies
Unlike the world of high-tech, Israel's biotech community is populated with women leading life-changing companies into the new millennium. They are CEOs and business development experts who sniff out new technology possibilities from Israeli academia and then bring them to life. One of these women is Anat Eitan, the founder and CEO of two young biotech startups AllergyFight and VacciGuard.
Perrigo Announces Approval For Over The Counter Children's Cetirizine Oral Solution
Perrigo Company (Nasdaq: PRGO; TASE) announced that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market over-the-counter (OTC) Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution (Allergy) and Children's Cetirizine Hydrochloride Oral Solution (Hives-Relief), 1mg/mL.
Lexington Is USA's Worst City For Allergy Sufferers
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Lexington, Kentucky, is the worst city for allergy sufferers in the USA. The AAFA has issued the 2008 Rank - Rankings for the Allergy Capitals, which lists the top 100 cities for allergies. Greensboro, N.C.; Johnson City, Tenn.; Augusta, Ga.; and Jackson, Miss. Follow Lexington in the top five. Spokane, Wash.; San Francisco, Cal.; Bakersfield, Cal.; Sarasota, Fla.; and Lancaster, Penn.
April Showers Bring May Flowers... And Kick Allergy Season Into Full Bloom
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and Carpenter Co., a leader in sleep technologies and the world's largest producer of comfort cushion products, offers relief for the more than 60 million Americans who suffer from these ailments. The company's innovative SlumberFresh™ pillow is filled with RELY™ fiber, which protects the pillow and mattress pad against known allergens such as mold, mildew, fungus and the odors they cause.
Inspire To Discontinue Development Of Epinastine Nasal Spray
Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: ISPH) announced that its Phase 3 trial with epinastine nasal spray for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) did not meet its primary endpoint. "Our analysis of the overall data in this program and the current competitive environment in allergic rhinitis indicate that epinastine nasal spray does not show potential to meet our desired product profile in the United States, " stated Christy L. Shaffer, Ph.D.
On The Road With Allergies And Asthma
For millions of Americans with allergies and asthma, summer travel concerns extend far beyond rising gas prices and airline security waits.The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) estimates that more than 20 million Americans have asthma and 50 million have allergies. Those traveling this summer will face unique challenges."Vacations bring people outdoors to explore new sights or enjoy the weather.
FDA Clears Glove Made From New Type Of Latex
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared for marketing the first device made from a new form of natural rubber latex, guayule latex. The product, the Yulex Patient Examination Glove, is derived from the guayule bush, a desert plant native to the Southwestern United States.Traditional latex gloves are made from the milky sap of a rubber tree, Hevea braziliensis.