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Health Canada rejects tesamorelin for lipodystrophy

After consideration of the NDS, Health Canada decided that the risks of tesamorelin outweighed its benefits under the proposed conditions of use.

Published
13 March 2013
From
Theratechnologies press release
Lipodystrophy
Mark S. King: I'm Gonna Wipe That AIDS Right Off My Face

It was all well and good to be front and center as an HIV-positive man during the first years of the AIDS crisis. It's easier being a role model when your face looks good on the poster. But then, slowly but surely, a common side effect of HIV medications, facial wasting, began to appear.

Published
30 January 2013
From
Huffington Post
Lipodystrophy
The Bio-Alcamid disaster

“Nightmare.” That’s how one man described a weeks-long ordeal involving ad hoc surgery, repeated infections and some hefty out-of-pocket fees – all caused by a device that was once thought to be a miracle for those dealing with the visible signs of HIV.

Published
08 October 2012
From
Xtra
Lipodystrophy
The mirror has two faces - a personal account of using facial filler for lipoatrophy

In the end, for me the few small lumps, the cost of treatment, and the pain were all a small price to pay for what it has ultimately done for my self-esteem. I feel better about myself overall, because I look healthier.

Published
28 September 2012
From
Positively Aware
Lipodystrophy
Theratechnologies sinks on HIV drug setback

The Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use in Europe cited potential concerns for long-term users and a lack of data on cardiovascular risks as the reason for its unfavorable view of the drug, Theratechnologies said in a statement.

Published
22 June 2012
From
Reuters
Side-effects
Why it's time to say goodbye to stavudine...everywhere

Concerns about a proposed comparative trial of 40mg and 20mg (low-dose) stavudine in South Africa.

Published
16 April 2012
From
South African Journal of HIV Medicine
Lipodystrophy
Face fillers and dental work—caution needed

Reconstructive surgery to deal with the loss of subcutaneous fat in the face involved injection of facial fillers. One product used was polyalkylimide gel (PAIG, Bio-Alcamid). However, reports began to emerge from Western Europe of inflammation and infections in both HIV-negative and HIV-positive people with Bio-Alcamid implants. 

Published
25 January 2012
From
CATIE
Pharmaceutical industry
Theratechnologies to discontinue COPD clinical program and focus on lipodystrophy

The Company will now focus its efforts on tesamorelin's significant potential for the treatment of excess abdominal fat in HIV patients with lipodystrophy. Currently, applications for this indication are under review with regulatory agencies in Europe, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Israel and Mexico.

Published
08 December 2011
From
Theratechnologies press release
Lipodystrophy
Body Satisfaction Increased With Fat Gains in Prezista Study

Although treatment experienced HIV-positive men and women had slightly greater gains in trunk fat after switching to a new regimen containing Prezista (darunavir), they also reported increased satisfaction with their bodies.

Published
17 June 2011
From
AIDSMeds
Lipodystrophy
Theratechnologies seeks European marketing for lipodystrophy drug Tesamorelin

Theratechnologies Inc. says it has applied to sell its lead drug tesamorelin in Europe. The drug is a treatment for excess abdominal fat in adult HIV-infected patients with lipodystrophy.

Published
07 June 2011
From
Stock House
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