| Clinical Benefits Demonstrated with Low-Dose GATTEX(TM) in Phase 3 ...
BEDMINSTER, N.J., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: NPSP) today reported top-line results from the company's Phase 3 study of its investigational drug GATTEX(TM) (teduglutide, recombinant GLP-2) in which 83 patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) received either a low dose of GATTEX, (0.05 milligrams/kilogram/day), a higher dose (0.10 mg/kg/day) or placebo. The clinical efficacy endpoint of the study was a reduction in parenteral nutrition (PN) of at least 20% comparing baseline to weeks 16 to 24, measured as a graded response to capture reductions up to 100%. In an intent-to-treat analysis, forty-six percent (46%) of patients receiving the lower dose of GATTEX (N=35) responded and achieved a highly statistically significant reduction in PN compared to placebo (p=0.007), with two patients gaining independence from and discontinuing PN by week 20 and a third patient discontinuing PN at the end of treatment.
Your Comments : Natives misuse $40m: Ganilau
INTERIM Fijian Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau has expressed concern with the "extravagance" of landowners who collect $40m a year but rely on government for assistance to educate their children. [See full story] » Comment now. Vasenai of Fiji (68 days and 22 hours ago) Tax them! Semi Francis of Fiji (68 days and 22 hours ago) Thank you for highlighting this very important issue, I believe that we're heading the right direction but we need to inform and educate landowners as recommended. Vinaka about time of United States (68 days and 22 hours ago) yes itz about time the the fijians brethens learn how to manage their money..good on ratu epeli they he brought this in front rather than sitting with it.you give 40 mil to indian and see what they do,,,start biz,send kids to the best education and buy cars and good houses..why cant our fijian brothers do that too..YES YOU CAN DO IT.please for the future generation do it and you will see them prosper,,,god bless Katalina Balawanilotu of The Greater Bay Area, CA (68 days and 22 hours ago) 40 million? Ratu Epeli is lying Rusiate of New Zealand (68 days and 22 hours ago) Yes Ratu Epeli is right ...
Fish fries to blame for Lobsterlessness
The Daily Herald's online poll for the week of Jan. 13, asking about new restaurants, generated 881 responses, plus multiple comments left on the message boards and e-mailed to editors. That poll found that 39 percent wanted an Olive Garden, followed by 30 percent for Red Lobster. After that, 13 percent weighed in favor of T.G.I. Friday's and 11 percent favored the Cracker Barrel. Without question, regional television advertising plays a role in people's expectations. With commercials for Red Lobster and Olive Garden seen regularly on local television, people want those restaurants to be available nearby. Beyond that, sometimes the opening of a new national chain can serve as a symbol of growth in town. "I think there are a certain number of people who say, wow, if we get a Red Lobster then we're really on the map," said Pete Samolinski, 56, of Wausau.
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