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FILE PHOTO: The Sanofi logo at the Viva Tech start-up and technology summit in Paris, France, May 25, 2018. REUTERS/Charles Platiau/File Photo (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc and Sanofi SA’s drug Dupixent to treat nasal polyps, marking the third major use for the injectable medicine. The expanded label, which could significantly boost annual sales, is for use with other medicines to treat patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. The FDA first approved Dupixent in 2017 for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, and in 2018 it won U.S. approval to treat moderate-to-severe asthma as well. Chronic rhinosinusitis is a persistent inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nose and sinuses that can lead to development of nasal polyps - teardrop shaped, noncancerous growths that can cause irritation and swelling. The companies believe Dupixent will be able to treat between … [Read more...] about FDA approves expanded label for Regeneron/Sanofi’s Dupixent

NEW YORK/BOSTON (Reuters) - The fate of thousands of lawsuits seeking to hold drugmakers responsible for fueling the U.S. opioid epidemic hinges in part on a thorny legal question: Can a company can use a bankruptcy to stop lawsuits from cities and states? FILE PHOTO: Bottles of prescription painkiller OxyContin made by Purdue Pharma LP sit on a shelf at a local pharmacy in Provo, Utah, U.S. April 25, 2017. REUTERS/George Frey/File Photo U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Gross is expected in July to decide whether to halt more than 160 active lawsuits brought by state attorneys general, cities and counties against opioid manufacturer Insys Therapeutics Inc. When it filed for Chapter 11 protection in Delaware earlier this month, Insys requested the cases be paused. A bankruptcy filing would normally halt active litigation immediately, giving a company such as Insys time to reorganize and preserve money that would otherwise be spent fighting the cases. But a longstanding … [Read more...] about Fate of opioid litigation hinges on government ‘police power’

Kevin Mcgill, Associated Press Updated 4:53 pm CDT, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 Albert Woodfox, a former Louisiana prison inmate, talks with another attendee at a news conference on a report on solitary confinement in the state at Loyola University in New Orleans on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Albert Woodfox, a former Louisiana prison inmate, talks with another attendee at a news conference on a report on solitary confinement in the state at Loyola University in New Orleans on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Photo: Kevin McGill, AP Photo: Kevin McGill, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Albert Woodfox, a former Louisiana prison inmate, talks with another attendee at a news conference on a report on solitary confinement in the state at Loyola University in New Orleans on Tuesday, June … [Read more...] about Prisoner survey: Filth, neglect in solitary confinement

Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Updated 4:46 pm CDT, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 In this Sept. 16, 2016 photo, Cedric Willis poses in Jackson, Miss. Willis, 44, who spent nearly 12 years imprisoned for a wrongful conviction was killed Monday, June 24, 2019, 13 years after his release. No arrest was immediately made, and no motive was known. The shooting remains under investigation. (Justin Sellers/The Clarion-Ledger via AP) less In this Sept. 16, 2016 photo, Cedric Willis poses in Jackson, Miss. Willis, 44, who spent nearly 12 years imprisoned for a wrongful conviction was killed Monday, June 24, 2019, 13 years after his release. No ... more Photo: Justin Sellers, AP Photo: Justin Sellers, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 In this Sept. 16, 2016 photo, Cedric … [Read more...] about Wrongfully convicted man is killed 13 years after release

By Tom Orsborn Published 4:12 pm CDT, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Keldon Johnson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball while being guarded by Joe Pleasant #32 of the Abilene Christian Wildcats in the first half during the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena on March 21, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) less JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Keldon Johnson #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats dribbles the ball while being guarded by Joe Pleasant #32 of the Abilene Christian Wildcats in the first half during the first round ... more Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Photo: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 JACKSONVILLE, … [Read more...] about Spurs’ Keldon Johnson puts draft night slide behind him