But even if the drugs improve survival only minimally, they are likely to be approved, he says.
The colon cancer Vectibix did not improve survival in head-and-neck cancer, maker Amgen announced this morning.
Only Taxotere, from Sanofi-Aventis, has been shown to improve survival in these men.
For example, we have clear studies that have shown that ICDs do not improve survival for some groups of patients.
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However, the study could not yet confirm if the vaccine could improve survival chances, only that the patient's defence systems were activated.
Only Taxotere, from Sanofi-Aventis (nyse: SNY - news - people ), has been shown to improve survival in these men.
Genasense, a melanoma drug, was rejected by a panel in 2004 after its maker, Genta, argued that although the drug failed to improve survival, it shrank tumors.
While the results of the breast cancer study backed the idea that exercise can improve survival rates or reduce tumour size, more research was needed in this area, she said.
Genasense, a melanoma drug, was rejected by a panel in 2004 after its maker, Genta (nasdaq: GNTA - news - people ), argued that although the drug failed to improve survival, it shrank tumors.
In big clinical trials, both spironolactone and Inspra were shown to improve the survival of heart failure patients.
If successful, this technique could dramatically improve the survival rates of people who are the victimes of violence or accidents.
PulsePoint is an important new mobile app designed to support communities that are working to improve cardiac arrest survival rates through improved bystander performance and active citizenship.
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The motion stated that immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) could improve the chance of survival by a factor of three.
This new evidence shows that it could also improve overall chance of survival.
And the profits, employment, and general wealth created through this boost will really improve the health and survival chances of the baby cradled by her mother somewhere on the outskirts of London, Cairo, or Detroit.
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Dr Gillespie said it was hoped the report will help improve the standards and increase survival rates across the country.
While a number of studies show corticosteroids and progestational agents cause an increase in appetite and even weight gain, these studies have not shown that they improve quality of life or survival.
Women are often required to have large families to improve their social standing and ensure their economic survival.
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"Work on the banana genome will be concentrated on finding ways to improve the varieties on which Africans depend for their survival, rather than the one you and I buy off supermarket shelves, " he said.
While these alterations are almost invisible to the average driver, Renault hopes they will improve the car's performance, and ultimately its survival in the marketplace.
Underlying growth would probably improve as well since complacency in the private sector will lead to failure by the least efficient as survival means you have to run faster to stay even.
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