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Posted by forumadmin - Last Updated: 2005-11-09

Roflumilast : A New Anti-inflammatory Drug For COPD Patients

Unlike the many routine anti-inflammatory drugs that are currently being used to treat COPD, this study in The Netherlands involved use of a new drug named Roflumilast which targets the enzyme that is specifically involved in bronchospasm. Many COPD patients experience severe breathing difficulties when they develop bronchospasm -the sudden inflammation and narrowing of the airways. Roflumilast seems to help reduce inflammation in the airways.

GAMMAGARD LIQUID / Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) IVIG Now Available in USA for the Treatment of Primary Immunodeficiencies

Baxter Healthcare Corporation has recently announced the availability of their GAMMAGARD LIQUID (IVIG) 10% Solution for the treatment of primary immunodeficiencies to patients in the United States. The company is to restrict the use of its current product GAMMAGARD S/D to only those patients that require a low Immunoglobulin A (IgA) therapy.

Whooping Cough / Pertussis Cases on The Rise in USA

During the past few months, many regions in United States have been reporting a marked increase in Whooping Cough / Pertussis cases this year. A steady stream of news report during the past several months seem to suggest that there is an increase in number of whooping cough / pertussis infections this year in USA.

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