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The colon cancer pipeline has grown as pharmaceutical companies are attracted by the high incidence and success of other developers. Cytotoxics will remain an integral part of treatment, but with key brands expected to come off patent over the forecast period and the approval of new therapies, treatment of this growing market is set to evolve.

Over the past 6 years, three major events have impacted the autism spectrum disorders market. In 2006, Risperdal became the first drug to receive approval from the US FDA for the symptomatic treatment of irritability in children and adolescents with ASDs. Later, in 2009, the FDA approved Abilify for the same indication. In 2008, generic risperidone launched following Risperdal's US patent expiry.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Celiac Disease Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Celiac Disease clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Celiac Disease. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Celiac Disease. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GBI Research, the leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, "Workforce Reductions in Pharmaceuticals - Outsourcing, External Innovation and Collaboration Will Drive the Industry Forward". Job losses within the pharmaceutical industry are an on-going reality. In the light of this fact, this new report focuses on managing staff during the redundancy process and managing site closures. It also investigates future outlook for the industry and highlights where the best job opportunities lie.

Coffee consumption is on the increase in Nigeria as it becomes a major source of refreshment for both employees and visitors in most workplaces. It is generally believed that the caffeine content in coffee helps boost mental alertness and can prevent tiredness. Hence, many students now rely on coffee to keep them awake and alert when studying. Many public transport workers are also increasingly drinking coffee so as to stay alert when working. On the whole, coffee is increasingly becoming a...

August 2010 saw the Pharmacy Society of Ireland (PSI) introduce guidelines which restricted the display and sale of codeine-based products in pharmacies in Ireland with window displays prohibited and products held in the dispensary area, out of sight of the public, rather than on display behind the counter. Pharmacists are required to make consumers requesting the products aware of the types of pain addressed by the products and the addictive nature of codeine. Furthermore, pharmacists advise...

NRT products in Brazil are enjoying growing popularity as a result of government anti-smoking campaigns, combined with restrictive legislation with regard to smoking in public places. As such, more consumers are looking to NRT smoking cessation aids as a way to quit smoking.

The Bottled Water Manufacturing industry consists of establishments that manufacture or bottle purified water, spring water or functional water. Excluded are establishments that manufacture soft drinks, fruit juice, alcoholic beverages or milk drinks. Also excluded from this industry are firms that are mainly engaged in the supply of water by pipelines or mains.

Diabetes rates are soaring in Mexico due to unhealthy diets and obesity, reaching more than nine million people in 2011 according to the Mexican Diabetes Federation. Due to the wide range of side effects caused by diabetes, the epidemic is impacting many categories in the field of health. One of these side effects is the appearance of skin fungus, driving demand for antifungal products. Some companies, such as local player Genomma Lab, are capitalising on this epidemic,

Spirits in Emerging Markets to 2016: Market Guide provides in-depth detail on the trends and drivers of the Spirits market in Emerging Markets. The report includes quantitative information (historic and forecast market values), as well as data, to help companies in the Alcoholic Drinks industry better understand the changes in their environment, seize opportunities and formulate crucial business strategies.