OICR Funds Fluorinov Pharma Inc. to Further Develop Its Novel Drug for the …

OICR funds Fluorinov Pharma Inc. to further develop its novel drug for the …

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"This novel drug is very promising and could improve the quality of life and outcomes of patients with certain blood cancers." An important target for therapies treating blood cancers such as multiple myeloma is the proteasome, a part of the cell that …
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Mothers battling addiction

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This story is the final in a series on the effects of drug use on mothers and their children. Read all three articles from the Daily Press: VICTORVILLE • Julia Zacharias, 18, didn't know she was expecting a baby until she was 9 weeks pregnant.
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FDA grants fast track designation to Nektar's pain killer drug

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The drug, known as NKTR-181, is designed to treat moderate to severe chronic pain, and reduce the likelihood of addiction, as it enters the brain at a slower rate. "We are pleased the NKTR-181 development program has been granted Fast Track designation …
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