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Epeius Biotechnologies' Rexin-G Receives FDA Fast Track Designation For The Treatment Of Pancreatic Cancer
Epeius Biotechnologies announced that its lead product, Rexin-G, has been granted Fast Track designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a second-line treatment for advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer. The FDA Fast Track program, like Priority Review and Accelerated Approval, was implemented to facilitate the development and expedite the review of potentially important new drugs. The Fast Track Product designation, in particular, is granted following a critical evaluation of the "seriousness" or life-threatening nature of the unmet medical need, namely pancreatic cancer, and the potential of Rexin-G and its progressive clinical development to address this unmet need.
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BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Announces Presentation Of Forodesine Data At The 45th Annual Meeting Of The American Society Of Clinical Oncology
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: BCRX) announced long-term data from a Phase 2 study of forodesine, the Company"s lead oncology compound, in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). The data will be presented at the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) being held in Orlando, Florida from May 29-June 2. Forodesine is a transition-state analog inhibitor of purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP), a purine salvage pathway enzyme that is essential for the proliferation of T-cells and B-cells.
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Washing Hands And Wearing Face Masks At Home May Help To Prevent Pandemic Flu
The recent H1N1 pandemic has highlighted the importance of identifying public health measures which can help to mitigate flu virus transmission. Researchers conducted a prospective cluster-randomized trial to test whether improved hand hygiene or surgical face masks could reduce the spread of flu within households.
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HANYS Presents Its Top Honor, The Distinguished Service Award, To New York State's Health Care Auxilians

Hundreds of health care leaders from throughout the state gathered Wednesday evening in Lake George as the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) presented its 30th annual Distinguished Service Award, its highest honor, to New York State"s health care auxiliaries. Since 1979, HANYS has awarded the Distinguished Service Award to individuals who demonstrate their extraordinary commitment to improving health care through service to their community. In virtually every community in the state, health care auxiliary members contribute tirelessly to their health care institutions through advocacy, fundraising efforts, community outreach programs, and volunteerism. In all these capacities and more, health care Auxilians serve as valuable links between their communities and the institutions they serve. HANYS President Daniel Sisto said: "Whether it"s running the gift shop, advocating to elected leaders or helping a patient"s family members find their loved one"s room, New York"s health care Auxilians are an essential and irreplaceable element of their health care organizations. They are the caring faces and ardent supporters who make the bonds between their communities and facilities even stronger." "We believe it is a fitting tribute to their service and commitment to recognize all of them across the state with this prestigious award," Mr. Sisto said. "We are thankful for their service and their spirit." HANYS, the only statewide hospital and continuing care association in New York State, represents more than 550 non-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, and other health care organizations. HANYS


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