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Izervay Becomes Second FDA-Approved Drug for Geographic Atrophy

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The FDA approval of Izervay is great news for the retina community and our patients suffering from geographic atrophy,” said Arshad M. Khanani, director of clinical research at Sierra Eye Associates, Reno, Nevada, in Iveric Bio’s news release. The recommended dosage of Izervay is 2 mg (equivalent to 0.1

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Amgen’s Tarlatamab Gets FDA Priority Review for Small Cell Lung Cancer

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It targets delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3), a protein usually found inside normal cells but abnormally present on the surface of SCLC cells. New Drugs Approved for Small-Cell Lung Cancer Several drugs have received FDA approval for treating SCLC.

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mRNA Cancer Vaccines and Therapies: An Overview

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The applications of mRNA-based therapies in cancer research represent one of the next groundbreaking steps toward improved cancer treatments. While mRNA usage has played several roles in clinical research , oncology researchers in particular are eager to explore the possibilities of mRNA-based cancer vaccines.

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The future of AI drug discovery & development in immunology and GPCR research

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A mere six months ago Verily launched the study with Sosei Heptares – a global leader in GPCR structure-based drug design – with an aim to “prioritise protein targets for therapeutic targeting in immune-mediated disease”. A notable issue with clinical trials is the homogeneity of the patient database. What, then, is the solution?

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Genmab’s Silver Anniversary: Reflecting on 25 Years of Breakthroughs in Antibody Therapeutics

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As we explore Genmab’s strategic vision, technological advancements and the next frontier in antibody research, we gain insights into the future of medicine — a future where Genmab’s cutting-edge therapies are poised to transform patient care and meet the complex challenges of the next generation of healthcare.

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What Innovative Treatments For Metastatic Breast Cancer are being developed?

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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month we’d like to talk about emerging areas in metastatic breast cancer treatment since clinical research has come so far in recent years. There are antibody drugs targetting those cells that are already FDA approved and there are antibody drugs still in trials.

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Bluebird’s $2.8M Gene Therapy Zynteglo Wins Landmark FDA Approval for Beta Thalassemia

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Beta thalassemia is a rare inherited blood disorder caused by mutations in the beta-globin gene leading to a reduced amount, or complete absence, of the beta chains of the oxygen-carrying hemoglobin protein in red blood cells. The estimated incidence of the disorder worldwide is one in 100,000.