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Steven Fishbane, MD, Chief of Nephrology, Medical Director
Steven Fishbane, MD, Chief of Nephrology, Medical Director
Winthrop-University Hospital Inc
Analysis of: Galenica in 2007: a new record year for strategy and business (www.galenica.com)
1- Raises the upcoming FDA safety meeting on Injectafer (Ferinject). 2- Issues related to hypophosphatemia and cardiovascular health raised. 3- Quaestion of impact for ferumoxytol (AMAG) and other IV iron drugs.
Analysis of: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Submits New Drug Application to FDA for Ferumoxytol in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients (www.pipelinereview.com)
Ferumoxytol is not likely to gain market share and widespread use by hemodialysis centers.  This new iron preparation offers no benefit over Ferrlecit and Venofer.  Additionally, hemodialysis patient's are not inconvenienced by 30 minute infusion versus a 5-minute infusion.
Analysis of: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Submits New Drug Application to FDA for Ferumoxytol in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients (www.pipelinereview.com)
ESA's under pressure because of FDA black box warning. Ferumoxytol has safety and efficacy data to support NDA. Ease of use will immediately give it access to HD market and will grow   pre ESRD CKD market, as is appropriate.
Analysis of: Desmopressin Acetate (marketed as DDAVP Nasal Spray, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, DDAVP, DDVP, Minirin, and Stimate Nasal Spray) (www.fda.gov)
DDAVP reduces urine output and is useful in the treatment of bedwetting (enuresis). However the reduction in excretion of water can be associated with water intoxication (hyponatremia). FDA advises that DDAVP is no longer considered indicated for the treatment of enuresis.
Analysis of: Shire announces results of Fosrenol(R) study in pre-dialysis CKD stage 3 & 4 patients (www.pipelinereview.com)
High serum phosphorus is clearly associated with decreased survival in CKD patients and in the general population. As eGFR declines, the serum phosphorus rises and increases a patients risk of developing cardiovascular and bone complications.  Unfortunately, it remains to be...
Analysis of: Shire announces results of Fosrenol(R) study in pre-dialysis CKD stage 3 & 4 patients (www.pipelinereview.com)
1. Non- calcium containing binders 2. Good phosphate control 3. Need to keep watching as much longer safety data would help
Analysis of: Prometic Reports Positive Pre-Clinical Data for PBI-1402 in Anemia Related to Renal Failure (www.marketwire.com)
1. Oral erythropoiesis stimulating product may positively impact compliance in non- dialysis ckd patients 2. It would be important to see the potency of the medication. 3. Are there any drug interactions or concerning side effects
Analysis of: Merck 'good' cholesterol drug meets trial goals (www.therapeuticsdaily.com)
Extended Release niacin has the second highest discontinuation rate.   Laropiprant is a selective antagonist of the prostaglandin D(2) receptor subtype 1, which reduces niacin-induced vasodilation. Is it better than Aspirin?! 
Analysis of: Patients Who Switched from Established Lipitor Therapy to Simvastatin Experienced a Significant 30 Percent Increase in Relative Risk of Cardiovascular Events or Death, New Observational Study Shows (www.pharmalive.com)
Prove the point that not all STATINS are the same. (Pleiotropic effects) Even though an observational study, still very impressive.
Analysis of: J&J Ends Plan to Seek Wider Procrit Use (online.wsj.com)
The result of this study was not a surprise Inflammation and infection hamper the respose to EPO HIF 1 Alpha stabilizer is the answer for this group of patients

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