Antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae

February 11, 2016 Because modern versions tend to have a microbial foundation, eventual resistance to antibiotics is expected and typically surfaces within a few years after a new product becomes available. Resistance to carbapenem—especially in the...

Walgreens threatens to end Theranos agreement

February 11, 2016 Walgreens has reportedly warned Theranos it may terminate its relationship unless the blood-testing company quickly fixes the problems found by federal inspectors at a laboratory in California. The warning was issued late last month and gives...

Walgreens offering meningitis B vaccinations in Santa Clara

February 11, 2016 Following reports of meningitis B cases in Santa Clara, CA, Walgreens announced that its 15 pharmacies there would offer vaccinations against the disease. “We support the recommendations of local health officials and stress that vaccination is...

Caplacizumab for acquired TTP

February 11, 2016 A recent Phase II study investigated the use of caplacizumab for the treatment of acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), a rare blood-clotting disorder. Researchers randomly assigned 75 patients with acquired TTP to subcutaneous...

Mylan reaches $7.2 billion deal for Meda

February 11, 2016 Mylan NV has inked a deal to acquire Meda AB for $7.2 billion. The deal follows an attempt to buy the Swedish drug company in 2014 and comes after Mylan lost a $26 billion hostile bid for Perrigo in November. Mylan said the sale will give the company...