Since 2007 the much anticipated pharmaceutical answer to alcohol flush reaction called Convivia has changed hands like a hot potato. Originally developed by Convivia Inc and later acquired by Raptor Pharmaceutical, the promising yet allusive technology now finds itself in the hands of Horizon Pharma after their acquisition of Raptor Pharmaceutical in October 2016. But all … [Read more...] about What is the release date of Convivia by Horizon Pharma?
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New alcohol flushing cream rumoured to be in the making
Up until now most solutions for alcohol flush reaction, like Convivia and Sunset, have come in the form of an orally ingestible capsule to be taken before drinking alcohol. Whilst this method has proven successful, even the manufacturers of these products will admit the challenge in dealing with the highly variable digestive and metabolic environments of each subject's … [Read more...] about New alcohol flushing cream rumoured to be in the making
NIH warns Asian flush sufferers of cancer risk
This is old yet important news, in fact it was back in 2009 when the National Institutes of Health (NIH) first acknowledged the clinical research of scientists from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) showing a link between alcohol flush reaction and various types of cancers. In a press release dated March 23 2009, the NIH broadcasted a chilling … [Read more...] about NIH warns Asian flush sufferers of cancer risk