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EASD 2009: Lantus defended amid allegations of increased cancer risk

It presenters at the conference discussed the current evidence and its limitations. However, a potential mechanism by which insulin could promote cancer cell growth was also proposed. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=91847&rt=Commercial-Insight-Cardiovascular-and-Metabolic-Market-Overview-Diabetes-to-the-fore-as-generics-hit-primary-care-markets.html )

Although the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) recommended the continued use of Lantus in type 1 and type 2 diabetics, it has called for increased research into the relationship between insulin therapy – particularly Lantus (insulin glargine; Sanofi-Aventis) – and the risk of cancer.

It was postulated during the discussion at the 2009 EASD meeting that insulin use may be related to the increased incidence of cancer seen in diabetics over that seen in the general population. The preliminary data discussed in the symposium suggested lower rates of cancer with Levemir (insulin detemir; Novo Nordisk) compared to neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH), but higher rates with Lantus. Continue reading ‘EASD 2009 – Lantus defended amid allegations of increased cancer risk’ »

GlobalData’s medical device report offering, “Argentina Diabetes Care Devices Market Outlook to 2016″ provides key market data on the Argentina diabetes care devices market. The report provides value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within two market categories – Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery. This medical equipment report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants with information on company financials and pipeline products, wherever available.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.

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•Market size and company share data for two diabetes care devices market categories – Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Delivery. Continue reading ‘Argentina Diabetes Care Devices Market Outlook to 2016’ »

Liver Cancer – Drug Pipeline Analysis and Market Forecasts to 2016

This is an essential source of information and analysis on the global liver cancer market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global liver cancer market. The report also provides insight on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to bring significant shift in the market positioning of the existing market leaders. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insight on the pipeline products within the global liver cancer sector. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=134332&rt=Liver-Cancer-Drug-Pipeline-Analysis-and-Market-Forecasts-to-2016.html ) Continue reading ‘Liver Cancer Market Is Very Strong With Clinical Development’ »

Opticians & Optical Goods – Market Assessment

This Market Assessment report provides an analysis of the opticians and optical goods market, which includes spectacles, contact lenses and solutions, laser eye treatment, sight tests and general ophthalmic services. It updates a previous Opticians & Optical Goods Market Assessment report published in August 2008. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=83563&rt=Opticians-Optical-Goods-Market-Assessment.html )

The market suffered the impacts of the recession in 2009 and several sectors experienced falling revenues. The downturn was the first reversal in an upward sales trend that had lasted for some years. Expenditure by opticians and suppliers of optical goods in areas such as main media advertising also declined in 2009, compared with 2008, and this was probably due in part to the recession. However, a growing population — in particular, the number of adults aged 60 and over — meant that the number of NHS sight tests taken in the year to March 2009 increased over the corresponding period of 2007/2008 and helped to sustain income from this source of revenue. Continue reading ‘Opticians & Optical Goods – Market Assessment’ »

Cancer Head and Neck Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report

This report contains detailed information on the head and neck cancer drug pipeline. This report provides insight into the pipeline status of head and neck cancer drugs by company and by stage as well as a summary of the latest news and developments in this area. ( http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=126756&rt=Cancer-Head-and-Neck-Cancer-Therapy-Area-Pipeline-Report.html )

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Each Therapy Area Pipeline Report provides the user with real detail on drug pipelines, by company and by stage, for each specific therapy area. The latest news, by company, also ensures that each report is fresh and up-to-date.

In addition to new developments and disease specific pipeline projects, each report also contains extensive information in tabular format on a company’s full product pipeline and products by phase of development with regard to the therapy area. Continue reading ‘Cancer Head And Neck Cancer Therapy Area Pipeline Report’ »