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Auriga Laboratories Announces The Launch Of Extendryl(R) PEM And ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Medical News Today (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral™ for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza™, Xyralid™, Zytopic™,

TorreyPines launches Phase II study of xerostomia drug  -  Mar 19, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),We are well-positioned to advance NGX267 as a potential new treatment for xerostomia associated with Sjogren's syndrome." Republication or redistribution

Marillion Pharmaceuticals and Cytokine PharmaSciences Announce ...  -  Feb 26, 2008
FOXBusinessXerostomia, meaning dry mouth, is characterized by the chronic loss of salivary gland function and has been associated with various autoimmune diseases (eg

TorreyPines Therapeutics Initiates Phase II Study of Muscarinic ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
CNNMoney.com (press release)More importantly for patients suffering from xerostomia, two of these studies demonstrated statistically significant increases in salivary flow.

Marillion Pharmaceuticals licensing Cytokine dry mouth treatment  -  Feb 25, 2008
Bizjournals.com,Dry mouth, or xerostomia, can be caused by autoimmune diseases, radiation for head and neck cancer and various medicines, the companies said.

Chronic Stress May Impair Salivary Gland Function  -  Mar 7, 2008
Medi News Direct,Decreased salivary flow may result in xerostomia or dry mouth. It is the most common symptom among the elderly, with an esimated incidence of around 20%

OraMoist outperforms leading mouthwash, study says  -  Feb 25, 2008
Dental Economics,EUGENE, Oregon--Patients suffering from dry mouth (xerostomia) preferred treatment with a new, adhesive oral disk called OraMoist rather than treatment with

Mouth problems can worsen with age  -  Mar 19, 2008
PakTribune.com,The name may not be familiar, but xerostomia -- more commonly referred to as dry mouth -- is a common problem among adults. While it has several causes,

Market Report -- In Play (WIRES)  -  Mar 18, 2008
MSN MoneyTorreyPines Therapeutics (TPTX) announces it has initiated a Phase II study of NGX267, a muscarinic agonist in development for xerostomia, or dry mouth,

Cyclacel's David Glover to Present at New York Academy of Sciences ...  -  Mar 4, 2008
FOXBusinessNumoisyn(TM) Liquid and Numoisyn(TM) Lozenges for xerostomia. Cyclacel's strategy is to build a diversified biopharmaceutical business focused in

Sultan Healthcare launches three new remineralization products  -  Mar 13, 2008
Dental Economics,...and can be used to treat patients with xerostomia that results from age, medication, immuno suppression, radiation, and chemotherapy.

Eusa to Pad International Business with $22.6M Purchase of Cytogen  -  Mar 11, 2008
Genetic Engineering News (press release),The company will obtain Cytogen’s Caphosol® indicated for oral mucositis and xerostomia, mAb-based agent ProstaScint® used to image prostate cancer,

EUSA Pharma to Acquire US Specialty Oncology Company Cytogen  -  Mar 11, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),...treatment of oral mucositis, a common and debilitating side-effect of radiation therapy and high-dose chemotherapy, and for the treatment of xerostomia.

BUYINS.NET: NTWK, PNCL, ARGA, DRGP, NCNC, PGSW Have Also Been ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),The company's product line includes Aquoral, a prescription product for the treatment of xerostomia or dry mouth; Zinx for relief of symptoms associated

TorreyPines Therapeutics to Present at Susquehanna Financial ...  -  Feb 26, 2008
Earthtimes,...a number of different diseases and disorders, including chronic pain, muscle spasticity and rigidity, cognitive disorders and xerostomia, or dry mouth.

Model of Health...a wellness column: Bad breath more than just an ...  -  Feb 18, 2008
Beacon Newspaper (subscription),Another reason why bad breath may be experienced is because of a medical condition known as xerostomia (dry mouth). According to WebMD.com,

Ask Dr. Weil: Chicken soup might have real benefits  -  Feb 18, 2008
Arizona Daily Star,A Dry mouth or "xerostomia" is due to insufficient secretion of saliva. This happens to everyone occasionally. You're most likely to notice dry mouth if

TorreyPines Therapeutics Announces Strategic Plan with Focus on ...  -  Feb 14, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),...a number of different diseases and disorders, including chronic pain, muscle spasticity and rigidity, cognitive disorders and xerostomia, or dry mouth.

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Annual BIO CEO ...  -  Feb 6, 2008
FOXBusiness...subsidiary markets directly in the US Xclair(R) Cream for radiation dermatitis, Numoisyn(R) Liquid and Numoisyn(R) Lozenges for xerostomia.

TorreyPines Therapeutics: Forget Morale, The Beatings Continue (TPTX)  -  Feb 14, 2008
24/7 Wall St.,Lastly, it will follow-up on the muscarinic agonist by initiating a Phase II trial of NGX267 in xerostomia, or dry mouth, secondary to Sjogren's syndrome in

TorreyPines Therapeutics Announces Strategic Plan with Focus on ...  -  Feb 14, 2008
Biloxi Sun Herald,Muscarinic agonist -- Initiate a Phase II trial of NGX267 in xerostomia, or dry mouth, secondary to Sjogren's syndrome in the first half of the year.

Frank R. Greico Named CEO of Auriga Laboratories  -  Jan 24, 2008
CNNMoney.comAuriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM), Xyralid(TM),

Medical Edge -- Discomfort is likely burning mouth syndrome  -  Dec 21, 2007
Post-Bulletin,...hypothyroidism, pernicious anemia with inability to absorb vitamin B12, and dry mouth (xerostomia) due to Sjogren's syndrome or from any cause.

Auriga Laboratories Inc. Secures $2.5 Million Funding Commitment  -  Dec 19, 2007
Eworldwire (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza , Xyralid, Zytopic,

Cyclacel Reports Updated Phase I Sapacitabine Data at 2007 ASH Meeting  -  Dec 16, 2007
PR-USA.net (press release),Pharmaceuticals subsidiary markets directly in the US Xclair® Cream for radiation dermatitis, Numoisyn® Liquid and Numoisyn® Lozenges for xerostomia.

Emerging Markets Consulting, LLC.: Emerging Markets Consulting ...  -  Dec 12, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),...for the symptoms of xerostomia induced by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients; and Hexalen capsules for the treatment of ovarian cancer.

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Secures $60 Million Committed Equity ...  -  Dec 11, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...subsidiary markets directly in the US Xclair(R) Cream for radiation dermatitis, Numoisyn(R) Liquid and Numoisyn(R) Lozenges for xerostomia.

Japan's Eisai To Buy US-based MGI Pharma For About $3.9 Bln In ...  -  Dec 10, 2007
RTT News,MGI also makes Salagen Tablets, a treatment for the symptoms of xerostomia induced by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients and Hexalen

Auriga Laboratories Obtains Rights To Market And Sell A New ...  -  Dec 5, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral™ for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza™, Xyralid™, Zytopic™,

torreypines therapeutics reports third quarter 2007 results  -  Nov 14, 2007
CNNMoney.com...to be safe and well-tolerated. the clinical trial also demonstrated that ngx267 increases salivary flow, which may be beneficial in treating xerostomia,

ada highlights  -  Nov 6, 2007
oralhealthjournal.com,...biology and mathematics to matters of the law. other presentations included an exploration of oral/systemic health; the mystery of xerostomia;

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Provides Year End 2007 Pipeline Update ...  -  Nov 26, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Pharmaceuticals subsidiary markets directly in the US Xclair® Cream for radiation dermatitis, Numoisyn® Liquid and Numoisyn® Lozenges for xerostomia.

pacgen initiates a phase iib clinical trial for pac-113  -  Nov 19, 2007
Market Wire (press release)...and those with cellular immune deficiency states, such as hiv and aids. patients with xerostomia and those treated with inhaled corticosteroids for

learning about periodontal health  -  Nov 1, 2007
Baltimore Sun,...one of the unfortunate side effects is xerostomia - basically the condition of decreased salivary flow - so the patient has a high level of cavities

cyclacel pharmaceuticals to present at the lazard capital markets ...  -  Nov 14, 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),...numoisyn(r) liquid and numoisyn(r) lozenges for xerostomia. three cyclacel drugs are in clinical development. sapacitabine (cyc682), an orally-available

naturopathy: how to alleviate dry mouth  -  Nov 12, 2007
New Straits Times,...especially at night. is this normal? dry mouth, also known as xerostomia is a common condition resulting from reduced or absent saliva flow. it occurs

buyins.net: hlys, lcav, lgcy, nstk, xfml, arga have also been ...  -  Nov 9, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),...dermatology, and psychiatry markets. the company's product line includes aquoral, a prescription product for the treatment of xerostomia or dry mouth;

ats pharmaceuticals, a division of auriga laboratories, launches ...  -  Nov 6, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...with physicians nationwide. auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes aquoral™ for the treatment of xerostomia,

analyze your smile  -  Nov 5, 2007
ABC7Chicago.com,...the american dental hygienists' association (adha) recommends that those suffering from xerostomia (dry mouth) should avoid using mouth rinses

cytogen reports third quarter 2007 financial results  -  Nov 5, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...caphosol to treat oral mucositis and xerostomia. other initiatives include the publication and presentation of ongoing and completed studies involving

auriga laboratories obtains rights to market and sell an fda ...  -  Nov 5, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes aquoral™ for the treatment of xerostomia, akurza™ , xyralid™, zytopic™,

cyclacel pharmaceuticals to announce third quarter 2007 financial ...  -  Nov 2, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...numoisyn® liquid and numoisyn® lozenges for xerostomia. three cyclacel drugs are in clinical development. sapacitabine (cyc682), an orally-available,

Auriga Laboratories to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on ...  -  Oct 16, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM) and Xyralid(TM)

Cyclacel Pharmaceuticals Acquires Specialty Pharmaceutical ...  -  Oct 8, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Numoisyn Liquid and Numoisyn Lozenges are two prescription products marketed in the United States by ALIGN for the management of xerostomia resulting from

Cytogen: The Wall Street Analyst Forum Presentation Transcript  -  Sep 20, 2007
Seeking Alpha,As we have mentioned, this is the only oral rinse that has approved for the treatment of both oral mucositis and xerostomia that is backed by significant

Sinclair Pharma plc announces US launch of Aloclair (Ameseal) oral ...  -  Oct 15, 2007
Market Wire (press release)Align Pharmaceuticals sell Numoisyn lozenges and liquid (sold as SST™ and Salinum™ in non-US markets) for xerostomia (dry mouth).

Sinclair Pharma plc announces US  -  Oct 15, 2007
Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung),Align Pharmaceuticals sell Numoisyn lozenges and liquid (sold asSST(TM) and Salinum(TM) in non-US markets) for xerostomia (drymouth).

Acupuncture Uses - About Acupuncture Points  -  Oct 11, 2007
American Chronicle,...as simple cataract, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, retinitis and toothache, pharyngitis, dry mouth condition known as xerostomia and post extraction pain.

Massage Robot Treats Maxillofacial Disorders [Video]  -  Oct 10, 2007
Tech-On English,The device, which duplicates maxillofacial massages given by doctors, is intended for relieving the symptoms of disorders such as xerostomia, jaw arthritis

Pacgen Announces Advances in PAC-113 Program  -  Sep 24, 2007
Market Wire (press release)Patients with xerostomia and those treated with inhaled corticosteroids for asthma or rhinitis are also at risk. Oropharyngeal Candidiasis infection can

A Global Theme — Poverty and Human Development  -  Sep 21, 2007
Journal of Dental Research (subscription),...herpes simplex, and zoster, severe aphthous-like ulcers, unusual and severe periodontal disease, salivary gland enlargement and xerostomia, lymphoma,

TorreyPines Therapeutics Completes Phase I Multiple Dose Clinical ...  -  10 Sep 2007
CNNMoney.comDecreased salivary flow results in dry mouth, or xerostomia, and is a symptom of a number of underlying conditions. Causes of dry mouth include the

Acupuncture helpful in dry mouth - xerostomia  -  Sep 5, 2007
SpiritIndia,Approximately one-quarter of people do not produce enough saliva, or any saliva at all, a condition known formally as xerostomia, according to the report in

Battery powered device to salivate your mouth  -  Aug 22, 2007
Indian Muslims,The technical term for dry mouth is xerostomia. Everyone has a xerostomia once in a while - if they are nervous, upset or under stress.

Auriga Laboratories Appoints Frank R. Greico as Chief Financial ...  -  Aug 28, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM) and Xyralid(TM)

Licking new markets  -  Aug 17, 2007
Cambridge Evening News,Dry mouth, or xerostomia, affects between 10 and 24% of the adult population and up to 46% of the elderly, but BioProgress will be launching a marketing

BioProgress gains EU accreditation for SoluPol application  -  Aug 16, 2007
SmallCapNews.co.uk,...approvals from an EU Notified Body for two novel line extensions of the Artisial / Hypozalix xerostomia (dry mouth) treatment using SoluPol technology.

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Safe, Effective for Recurrent Head ...  -  Sep 5, 2007
Cancerpage.com,...common severe acute adverse effects. Two patients experienced late severe adverse effects. One patient had Grade 3 xerostomia and one had Grade 3 dysphagia.

Hexed by halitosis  -  Aug 25, 2007
Business Standard,Dry mouth, or xerostomia, when the flow of saliva is reduced, also encourages bacterial growth and smell. Some antibiotics inhibit the salivary glands,

FDA Approves ImClone Systems' New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing ...  -  Aug 20, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),...weight loss (84%/72%), xerostomia (72%/71%), dysphagia (65%/63%), asthenia (56%/49%), nausea (49%/37%), constipation (35%/30%) and vomiting (29%/23%).

Auriga Laboratories Reports Record Second Quarter 2007 Financial ...  -  Aug 7, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM) and Xyralid(TM)

Xlear Introduces Rain Dry Mouth Spray  -  Jul 16, 2007
dBusinessNews Portland (press release),...“According to the Academy of General Dentistry, more than 32 million adults suffer from xerostomia, 90 percent of which is caused by prescription medication

Auriga Laboratories Appoints Lisa Tripodi as Vice President of ...  -  Jul 20, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM) and Xyralid(TM)

Low Calcium to cause Dry Mouth  -  Jul 20, 2007
PRESS TV,Major oral symptoms of menopause are u>oral dryness/u> 'xerostomia' feeling and u>burning of the mouth/u>. The participants had not had a menstruation cycle

5 things you should know about dentures  -  Jul 18, 2007
RDH,The likelihood of xerostomia increases with the number of medications a person takes. Since people over 65 use an average of three prescriptions and two

Tips for curing bad breath  -  Jul 19, 2007
MSNBCFinally, many medical conditions can contribute to bad breath, including periodontal disease, xerostomia (dry mouth), respiratory tract infections,

Data Available From ERBITUX(R) Phase III Study in First-Line ...  -  Jul 12, 2007
CNNMoney.com...weight loss (84%/72%), xerostomia (72%/71%), dysphagia (65%/63%), asthenia (56%/49%), nausea (49%/37%), constipation (35%/30%) and vomiting (29%/23%).

Testing a Conceptual Model of Oral Health: a Structural Equation ...  -  Jul 24, 2007
Journal of Dental Research (subscription),...to cross-validate these results in two different and diverse samples—edentulous elders (N = 133) and a clinical sample of xerostomia patients (N = 85).

The Cost of Living: No Cure for Cancer  -  Jul 12, 2007
Huffington Post,My saliva glands were decimated (and, to date, only operate at 70 percent) leaving me with a chronic xerostomia (dry mouth). I was left virtually infertile,

BUYINS.NET: NTBK, OATS, PRKR, VNBC, ARGA, CBEL Have Also Been ...  -  Jul 11, 2007
Insurance News Net,The company's product line includes Aquoral, a prescription product for the treatment of xerostomia or dry mouth; Zinx for relief of symptoms associated

SuperGen may or may not be a super investment  -  Jul 11, 2007
The Courier News,...with Hexaline capsules for ovarian cancer, Salagen for treatment of radiation-induced xerostomia and Aloxi that prevents chemotherapy induced nausea.

ATS Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Auriga Laboratories Launches ...  -  09 Jul 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM) and Xyralid(TM)

COLLECTIBLE CONCEPTS GROUP, INC. (OTCBB: CCNG)  -  Jul 6, 2007
TransWorldNews (press release),Auriga's exclusive prescription and over-the-counter product portfolio includes Aquoral(TM) for the treatment of Xerostomia, Akurza(TM) and Xyralid(TM)

Down In The Mouth?  -  Jun 25, 2007
Science Daily (press release)According to Dr. Svirsky, xerostomia (also known as dry mouth) can be a cause of BMS. Dry mouth can be caused by an increase in over-the-counter and

Auriga Laboratories Reports Record 2007 First Quarter Financial ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Auriga Laboratories, Inc. (OTCBB:ARGA), a specialty pharmaceutical company with products for the treatment of Xerostomia, dermatological conditions,

Palliative complimentary care in diabetes mellitus (3 ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
Daily Sun,These may include, but are not necessarily limited to, gingivitis and periodontal disease; xerostomia (dry mouth) and salivary gland dysfunction;

Randomized Phase III Trial Showed ERBITUX Significantly Improved ...  -  Apr 17, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),...weight loss (84%/72%), xerostomia (72%/71%), dysphagia (65%/63%), asthenia (56%/49%), nausea (49%/37%), constipation (35%/30%) and vomiting (29%/23%).

Breath check  -  Apr 5, 2007
Tulsa World,Another is dry mouth, or xerostomia, which occurs when the flow of saliva decreases. Saliva is necessary to cleanse the mouth and remove particles that may

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