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DECEMBER 29, 2022

The life sciences and healthcare are among the biggest industries globally, and their significance was particularly highlighted during the past couple of years by the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the hyperfocus on the life sciences thanks to COVID, consumers appear to be more autonomous and vocal about their medical demands and choices.

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XTalks

JANUARY 26, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval for the Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) based on the results from two Phase III clinical trials. Brukinsa is now approved to treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

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XTalks

JUNE 20, 2022

Amvuttra’s FDA approval is based on positive data from the global, randomized, open-label, multicenter HELIOS-A Phase III study from a period of nine months. At the same time, investors’ eyes are on the company’s Phase III APOLLO-B trial for Onpattro in this heart disease indication. billion in global sales by 2026.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

After approvals in Japan and Europe, Sanofi’s Xenpozyme has secured one from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of non-central nervous system (non-CNS) manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD) in adult and pediatric patients. Patients in the trial received Xenpozyme or placebo for 52 weeks.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This approval also marks bluebird’s third ex vivo gene therapy approved by the FDA for a rare genetic disease and second FDA approval for an inherited hemoglobin disorder, cementing our position as a gene therapy leader.”

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XTalks

MAY 17, 2023

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announced this week that the Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (AMP BGTC) has selected eight rare diseases for its clinical trial portfolio. Of the more than 10,000 rare diseases, more than 80 percent are caused by genetic defects.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 28, 2023

BillionToOne, a company specializing in molecular diagnostics, has partnered with Janssen Research & Development, LLC, a Johnson & Johnson division, to conduct the AZALEA Phase III clinical trial globally. The trial is set to occur across the US, the European Union (EU) and selected global locations.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Today, we are proud to further support the rare disease community by delivering Adzynma as the first FDA-approved therapeutic option for people with cTTP.” No adverse events were reported during the clinical trials following the administration of Adzynma. Adzynma’s approval is the second for Takeda this week.

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XTalks

APRIL 11, 2024

After backing from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) last month, Johnson and Johnson (J&J) and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) scored FDA approvals for the use of their B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-targeting CAR T-cell therapies as earlier line treatment options for multiple myeloma.

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XTalks

MARCH 10, 2023

This US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug was also awarded a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher. Omaveloxolone Clinical Trials Skyclarys is an oral medication that contains omaveloxolone, an activator of the nuclear factor-erythroid 2 related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway.

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XTalks

APRIL 5, 2024

Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announced yesterday that it will be pulling its ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) drug Relyvrio from the market after failing in a confirmatory trial. Last month, Amylyx reported results from the global PHOENIX Phase III clinical trial that were unable to confirm the drug’s effectiveness.

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XTalks

MAY 29, 2024

Recognized on May 30 each year, World MS Day brings together global communities, healthcare professionals and life sciences industries to share stories, raise awareness and support those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). These seek to protect the nervous system from MS damage and slow disease progression.

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XTalks

MAY 31, 2022

The precise cause of psoriasis is unknown, but risk factors include genetics and a family history of the condition, heavy alcohol consumption, stress, smoking and dry or cold weather. XTALKS WEBINAR: All Means All: The Road to Inclusivity in Clinical Trials. Clinical Trials of Vtama. Dermavant’s Future Targets.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Amicus Therapeutics has recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its drugs Pombiliti (cipaglucosidase alfa-atga) and Opfolda (miglustat) for adults living with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) who are not improving on their current enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). How Do Pombiliti and Opfolda Work?

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

New FDA-Approved Treatments For HIV HIV treatment involves the administration of combined antiretroviral therapy (ART) to effectively suppress the viral load, maintain or enhance immune function and reduce the risk of opportunistic infections and cancers commonly associated with HIV. aiming to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

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XTalks

JUNE 29, 2022

The new FDA approval gives Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) the broadest patient eligibility of any CAR T-cell therapy in relapsed or refractory LBCL. Treatment with Breyanzi is a tailored method of treatment which involves the genetic reprogramming of T cells. Outcomes of Clinical Trials for Breyanzi.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The ALS Association is pushing for rapid FDA approval of Amylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s After asking for a placebo-controlled Phase III study for the drug in April that upset the ALS Association, the FDA dialed back on the request this week, agreeing to accept only Phase II trial data for evaluation of Amylyx’s drug application.

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XTalks

APRIL 24, 2023

Approximately 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, and around 70 percent of rare genetic diseases emerge in childhood. Out of over 7,000 rare diseases, only 5 percent (or less) of rare diseases are thought to have approved treatment options, known as “orphan” therapies.

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XTalks

MARCH 21, 2023

It is estimated that Rett syndrome affects 6,000 to 9,000 patients in the US, with a diagnosed population of approximately 4,500 patients, according to a press release from Acadia announcing Daybue’s approval. However, in animal studies, trofinetide has been shown to increase dendritic branching and synaptic plasticity signals.

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XTalks

MAY 26, 2023

Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek has been awarded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make it the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in patients with the rare, often debilitating skin disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB). As a topical treatment, it is also the first readily redosable gene therapy.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases recently announced in a press release that Lamzede (velmanase alfa-tycv) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of non-neurological manifestations of alpha-mannosidosis in both adult and pediatric patients.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Gleich, MD, FACS, Senior Vice President, Medical Department, and Dr. Christopher Huth, PhD, Senior Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Trial Management. Liquid Biopsy Use in Oncology Clinical Trials. Regulatory Approvals for CTC-Based Assays in Oncology. The Utility of cfDNA for Cancer Management and Predicting Outcomes.

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XTalks

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we step into 2024, the life sciences continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological innovation, a deeper understanding of human biology and the application of new technologies in areas like drug development and health wearables.

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MARCH 28, 2024

For CRC, treatment options that are targeting genetic mutations such as BRAF , KRAS and HER2 have been developed. Building Cancer Awareness and Empowering Métis Youth: Featuring Jordyn Playne, President, Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep.

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XTalks

MAY 17, 2024

The therapy is the first and only US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatment that reduces the loss of kidney function in adults with the disease. He also traced his personal journey from the clinic to leading a rare disease biotech and winning FDA approval for a rare disease drug. Can they do it?

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Life science podcasts have emerged as an invaluable tool for building connections with audiences in the digital era. Furthermore, we’ll explore the unique advertising opportunities that this platform offers, positioning brands at the forefront of the life science industry. The result?

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XTalks

MAY 12, 2023

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that predominantly affects girls and leads to severe physical and cognitive impairments. In March, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Daybue (trofinetide) , the first and only treatment for Rett syndrome. It affects around one in 10,000 girls born each year.

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XTalks

AUGUST 21, 2023

The FDA also issued a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher (PRV) to Ipsen that can be used for subsequent drug applications that would not qualify for a priority review. The FDA approval of Sohonos is a breakthrough for the US FOP community,” said Howard Mayer, head of R&D at Ipsen, in the company’s news release.

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XTalks

JUNE 28, 2023

The approval is restricted to ambulatory patients within this narrow age range due to uncertainty around its effectiveness in older children, which Sarepta hopes to clarify in a confirmatory trial. DMD is a rare genetic disorder that leads to progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Epilepsy has diverse etiologies, which are categorized into structural, genetic, infectious, metabolic, immune and unknown causes. Ztalmy marks the first FDA-approved treatment specifically designed for CDD and operates as a neuroactive steroid, acting as a positive allosteric modulator of the GABA A receptor.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Below are some facts and information about rare diseases, including rare disease clinical trials and orphan drugs. Are Most Rare Diseases Genetic? While 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, not all are. Rare genetic diseases can be caused by either somatic or germline genetic changes.

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XTalks

MAY 30, 2024

The exact cause of this immune response is unknown, and there appears to be no identifiable genetic predisposition to CIDP. The sBLA is supported by data from the Phase II ADHERE study , which is the largest clinical trial ever conducted for CIDP. In early 2021, the FDA approved Pfizer’s Panzyga for the treatment of CIDP.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In rare disease trials, it’s not always feasible to choose clinically-relevant endpoints to measure the efficacy of a new therapeutic. IGF-1 is an acceptable surrogate endpoint in trials of growth hormone receptor agonists like Somavert, and is preferred for pediatric patient populations.

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XTalks

MAY 1, 2023

Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted accelerated approval to Biogen’s Qalsody (tofersen) for the treatment of adult patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) associated with a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 ( SOD1 ) gene.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 1, 2022, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals announced in a press release that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Spevigo (spesolimab-sbzo) intravenous injections for GPP flares in adults. Spevigo is the first approved treatment option for GPP in adults. Clinical Trial Behind Spevigo.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The company now plans to move this approach into a Phase III trial. PharmaTher also has an agreement in place with Case Western Reserve University to develop ketamine as a treatment for Rett syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder. In 1970, the FDA approved ketamine as an anesthetic.

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XTalks

JANUARY 26, 2024

By targeting and identifying specific genetic mutations, this technology could lead to the development of more precise diagnostic tools, enabling early intervention and treatment. By tailoring treatments based on an individual’s genetic makeup, it may allow for more effective and targeted therapies.

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