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Lead Investigator Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry Discusses New Trial Data for Astellas’ Menopause Drug Fezolinetant (Veozah) – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 133

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Neal-Perry spoke about some of the latest trial data for fezolinetant that was presented at the recent Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society. This includes the effect of the drug on moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms in subgroups based on hormone therapy history from pooled data from two randomized Phase III studies.

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Amplifying Patient Voices in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

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David Cameron, Chair of the Breast International Group (BIG) , we delve into the landscape of breast cancer research today, clinical trials and the incorporation of the patient voice in breast cancer research. Breakthroughs in Treatment BIG has been at the forefront of numerous clinical trials.

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Lumos Pharma’s Commitment to Innovation in Rare Pediatric Growth Disorders

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For example, pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) affects approximately one in 3,500 to one in 10,000 children. Existing therapeutic options for PGHD consist of injectable formulations of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH), administered subcutaneously either on a daily or weekly basis.

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Thyroid Awareness Month 2024: Increasing Awareness and Exploring New Treatments for Thyroid Diseases

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The thyroid plays a critical role in the body by producing hormones that regulate metabolism, heart rate and body temperature among others. Types of Thyroid Conditions There are several different thyroid conditions, with each affecting thyroid hormone production or the gland’s structure, leading to a range of health issues.

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Lumos Pharma’s Patient-Centric Strategy for Rare Disease Drug Development

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Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (PGHD) is one such condition, affecting a child’s growth and development. This rare endocrine disorder, characterized by inadequate secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland, has profound impacts on physical and sometimes cognitive development.

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NAFLD & NASH Clinical Trials: Viking Therapeutics Reports Positive Phase II Trial Data

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VK2809 is a novel, oral small molecule thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist that has selectivity for liver tissue. It is now seen as an epidemic within chronic liver disease, particularly as its prevalence has been increasing and paralleling that of obesity, making it a major health concern worldwide.

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World Glaucoma Week 2024: New Advances in Glaucoma Care

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Related: Transforming Eye Care: Innovating New Glaucoma and Dry Eye Disease Treatments — Featuring Pierre Simon, VP Marketing, Sight Sciences – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. Hormone-based therapeutics aim to delay glaucoma progression by enhancing estrogen’s potential protective effects.