Genentech And Biogen Idec Announce Positive Results From First Phase III Trial Of Ocrelizumab In Rheumatoid Arthritis

Genentech, Inc. a wholly owned member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), and Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced today a Phase III study (STAGE) of the investigational humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody ocrelizumab given in combination with methotrexate (MTX) met its primary endpoint of improving signs and symptoms (as measured by American College [...]

Pharmasset Announces The Continued Enrollment Of The Phase 2b Clinical Trial Of RG7128 For The Treatment Of Hepatitis C

Pharmasset, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRUS) announced that the enrollment of Cohort 2, led by its partner Roche (SWX: ROG.VX; RO.S, OTCQX: RHHBY), will continue for the remaining 300 genotype 1 and 4 patients in the ongoing phase 2b trial of RG7128, a first-in-class nucleoside analog polymerase inhibitor for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) [...]

European Medical Advisory Committee Does Not Recommend Approval Of Avastin For Deadly Form Of Brain Cancer

Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), which is responsible for conducting the initial assessment of medicinal products that have been filed for marketing authorisation in Europe, has issued a negative opinion relating to the approval of Avastin (bevacizumab) alone or in combination with irinotecan [...]

Helix BioPharma Corp. Completes Enrollment In Its Phase II Trial Of Topical Interferon Alpha-2b In Patients With Ano-Genital Warts

Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX, FSE: “HBP” / OTCQX: HXBPF) announced that its Phase II trial of Topical Interferon Alpha-2b for the treatment of ano-genital warts (AGW) has completed patient enrollment, with the required 120th patient randomized to enter the trial.

Helix BioPharma Provides Updates On Topical Interferon Alpha-2b And L-DOS47 Following Pre-IND Meetings With The U.S. FDA

Helix BioPharma Corp. (TSX, FSE: HBP / OTCQX: HXBPF) announced progress updates for its ongoing Topical Interferon Alpha-2b and L-DOS47 product development programs following pre-investigational new drug (”pre-IND”) meetings with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (”FDA”).