Medimmune stops arthritis and psoriasis trials

By Staff Writers
Tuesday, 31 August, 2004

Maryland-based MedImmune has halted the clinical trials of its Vitaxin drug for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis, blaming a lack of benefits seen with the experimental treatment.

The drug maker said no safety issues came up during the trial. It will continue to study the compound to treat cancer.

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