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Sutent achieves first line EAU approval for kidney cancer

The European Association of Urology (EAU) has recommended Sutent as a first-line treatment for patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Clinical trials have shown that Sutent improves progression-free survival by more than doubling the median PFS compared to interferon-alpha. The new guidelines also highlight Sutent's higher obje...

SourceReynolds-MacKenzie·JournalEuropean Urology·DateMar 22, 2007

Novartis MS drug shows promising results

The Phase II study showed that FTY720 reduced annualized relapse rates by at least 50% during the first six months and maintained this rate for an additional six-month extension. Patients who switched to FTY720 after six months experienced a reduction of at least 70% in their annualized relapse rate compared to placebo.