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Ixchiq Wins FDA Approval as World’s First Chikungunya Vaccine

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The FDA says chikungunya is an emerging global health threat as at least 5 million cases of chikungunya virus infection have been reported in the last 15 years. Today’s approval addresses an unmet medical need and is an important advancement in the prevention of a potentially debilitating disease with limited treatment options.”

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Innovative Nipocalimab Trial for HDFN Treatment Powered by BillionToOne

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HDFN is a condition where the mother’s antibodies attack the red blood cells (RBCs) of the fetus or newborn, leading to hemolysis, or rapid destruction of the baby’s RBCs. Currently, there are no approved non-surgical treatments for pregnancies at high risk of this condition.

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FDA Approves Roche’s ENSPRYNG for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)

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First and only FDA-approved subcutaneous treatment option for anti-aquaporin-4 antibody positive NMOSD that can be self-administered by a person with NMOSD or a caregiver every four weeks. Approval supported by one of the largest clinical trial programmes undertaken for this rare disease. Basel, 17 August 2020.

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Immunomodulators Market: Trends & Opportunities | Global Industry Analysis [2021-2031] The demand in the global immunomodulators market is expected to increment at a potent CAGR during the forecast period of 2017 to 2025, which can be attributed to a number of key factors, such as increasing adoption of monoclonal antibodies, presence of strong pipeline portfolio, strong adoption of TNF-alpha inhibitors and B-cell inhibitors, advancements in the diagnostic tools, and the development of novel therapies using innovative technologies. In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and Laboratory Developed Tests for Autoimmune Diseases Market | Forecast [2021-2031] In vitro diagnostics and laboratory developed tests for autoimmune diseases are a key part of the global healthcare sector and are likely to account for a significant share in the same in the coming years due to the rising investment in the healthcare sector from various channels. Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology Market Analysis and Opportunity Assessment

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The FDA approved Rhythm Pharmaceutical’s Imcivree (setmelanotide) for patients with Bardet-Biedl syndrome.

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Top 20 Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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billion Company: Pfizer Disease it is FDA-approved to treat: Comirnaty is an active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12 years of age and older. As we approach the end of 2023, a retrospective look at the statistics from 2022 reveals the top 20 drugs dominating retail sales. billion in sales in 2022.

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Roche’s anti-amyloid beta antibody gantenerumab granted FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation in Alzheimer’s disease

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Roche announced that gantenerumab, an anti-amyloid beta antibody developed for subcutaneous administration, has been granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of people living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

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Brain Awareness Week 2024: A Spotlight on Brain Health and New Treatments for Neurological Diseases

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Brain Awareness Week 2024 , taking place March 11 to 17 this year, is a global campaign that aims to demystify the complexities of the human brain and promote the significance of neuroscientific research. This relates to neurological conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, which account for up to 70 percent of dementia cases.