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FDA Strengthens Warnings on TNF Inhibitors

By George Koroneos | Published: August 5, 2009
On Tuesday, FDA announced that makers of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers must change their labels to include boxed warnings for “increased risk of lymphoma and other malignancies in children and adolescents.” That’s in addition to the current box warning that the drugs might lead to cancer. TNF blockers (or inhibitors) are used to reduce [...]
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Merck/Schering-Plough Merger Highlights (Update 1)

By George Koroneos | Published: March 9, 2009
Merck and Schering-Plough’s CEOs are giving a run down of the benefits of the $41.1 billion merger, announced this morning, in a conference call with investors. Here are some of the highlights: • Total price of the sale will be $41.1 billion or $23.6 per Schering share. • This deal is structured as a reverse merger with [...]
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