The FDA has approved a five-day dosing regimen for Dacogen (decitabine for injection, from Eisai) to treat patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS).

The FDA has approved Trelstar 22.5mg (triptorelin pamoate for injectable suspension, from Watson) for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

The FDA has approved Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A, from Allergan) for the treatment of spasticity in the flexor muscles of the elbow, wrist, and fingers in adults.

The FDA has notified healthcare professionals and patients that at this point, the data that have been reviewed have not shown a clear connection between bisphosphonate use and a risk of atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures.

The FDA, Cangene, and Baxter have notified healthcare professionals that cases of intravascular hemolysis (IVH) and its complications have been reported in patients treated for immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) with WinRho SDF [Rho(D) immune globulin IV (human)].

The juice of the pomegranate provides abundant antioxidants and has potential as an anticarcinogenic and anti-inflammatory.

Considering the health benefits of drinking red wine, it's not surprising to learn that grape seeds may contain significant levels of antioxidants.