Novartis Drug Tasigna® Approved In Switzerland After Fast-track Review For Treatment Of Patients With Newly Diagnosed ...

The Swiss health authority Swissmedic has granted approval for Tasigna® (nilotinib) 300 mg twice daily for the treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase. Tasigna is the first new therapeutic option for newly diagnosed patients since the introduction of Glivec® (imatinib), providing a major advance for ...

Spraying your paranoia away

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 14:31:00 ARE you the kind to use your elbow to press lift buttons for fear of contracting some sort of germs? Or do you perform strange contortions to avoid touching the public toilet seats when you have no choice but to ‘go’? Perhaps, you are one of those who obsessively wipes baby seats in restaurants before allowing your kid to take a seat?

Eight signs of cancer

Scientists have identified eight key signs of cancer which should be investigated immediately.

Yolanda Reid Chassiakos: Practical Tips to Help Keep Your Pre-Schooler Healthy

What's your child going to bring home from pre-school this year? Unfortunately, our children are likely to carry back unwelcome viruses and bacteria as they share toys, spit and sneezes with their classmates.

How to avoid lice, ringworm and impetigo

This fall, school district officials in Everett and elsewhere might be scratching their heads over what to do about a new nationwide policy regarding head lice.