Research and Development summary

Recombinant urate oxidase prevents hyperuricaemia after tumour cell lysis TREATMENT of hyperuricaemia, a potentially life-threatening complication associated with the treatment of haematological malignancies, is set to improve as clinical trials show encouraging results with recombinant urate oxidase (rasburicase)...[more]

Inhaled insulin safe for smokers INHALED insulin is safe and effective in smokers and non-smokers, researchers say...[more]

Pramipexole may slow progress of Parkinson’s disease in early stage RESULTS of an in vitro study have indicated that pramipexole (Mirapexin) reduces the cell death and loss of mitochondrial function induced by methylphenylpyridinium ions (MPP+). This suggests that the drug could slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers from London...[more]

Vardenafil improves erectile function in men with diabetes VARDENAFIL, a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, improves erectile dysfunction in men with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to data from a phase III study. Data were presented last month at the 61st Annual American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions...[more]