Category: Tysabri

New Test Assessing PML Risk With Natalizumab Targeted for Early 2011

Medscape Medical News Allison Gandey Authors and Disclosures October 18, 2010 (Gothenburg, Sweden) — A new assay measuring JC virus…

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Researchers from Biogen Idec Inc and Elan Corporation Inc say they have developed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) that can detect JC virus (JCV) antibodies

Anti-JCV Antibody ELISA Could Help Determine PML Risk Megan Brooks – Authors and Disclosures August 27, 2010 — Researchers from Biogen…

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Clearing some of the Confusion on: Natalizumab (Tysabri)

Cherie Binns commented on your note “Cladribine and Natalizumab can adversely interact”. Cherie wrote: “I’d like to clear some confusion.…

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The Fall of Tysabri ??????

Written: By Julie Stachowiak, Ph.D., Tysabri Discontinuation? Monday August 23, 2010 Looks like people at Biogen Idec and Elan Corp., makers…

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Cladribine and Natalizumab can adversely interact

August 21, 2010 written by: Cherie C. Binns RN BS MSCN As I am researching interaction potential between Cladribine (may be…

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Clinical Trial to Explore “Taking Breaks in Natalizumab (Tysabri®) Treatment”

This is a randomized, rater blinded trial in people who interrupt treatment with natalizumab with or without being treated with…

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If caught early, Natalizumab-PML not fatal for multiple sclerosis patients

Successful Management of Natalizumab-Associated Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) and Immune Reconstitution Syndrome (IRIS) in a Patient With Multiple Sclerosis Alexandra Schröder, MD; De-Hyung Lee, MD;…

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JCV Antibody Program: STRATIFY-2 for persons using Tysabri for Multiple Sclerosis

Information found below, was provided by Chris N, from Reno, NV. Subj: U.S. JCV Antibody Program: STRATIFY-2 All, I just…

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Recommendation for treatment of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) with Natalizumab #ENS2010

Information provided by Penny in South Florida June 21, 2010 In the name of the Medical Advisory Board of the…

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PML Cases rise by (3)

Reported by Karen M. Biogen: Total PML Cases At 49, Deaths At 11 As Of May 6 By Thomas Gryta,…

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