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AUGUST 10, 2022

Ayesha also talked about the FDA approval of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu (trastuzumab-deruxtecan) for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. The approval makes Enhertu the first approved drug for this indication.

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JANUARY 3, 2024

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pfizer spinout SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of desmoid tumors, an ultra-rare subtype of non-cancerous soft tissue sarcomas that can cause severe pain and disfigurement.

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MARCH 7, 2023

For International Women’s Day, DDW’s Diana Spencer celebrates some of the women in leadership making an impact on the drug discovery and life sciences sector. The life sciences sector has traditionally outperformed others when it comes to attracting women to its workforce.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the breakthrough FDA approval of Provention Bio’s Tzield for delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes in adult and pediatric patients. It’s the first approved treatment for slowing the progression of stage 2 type 1 diabetes to stage 3, the stage at which a clinical diagnosis is made.

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MAY 5, 2022

Supernus Pharmaceuticals’ Qelbree was approved by the FDA on Friday. Qelbree is the newest nonstimulant ADHD drug for adults after two decades. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two classes of drugs for the treatment of ADHD: stimulants and nonstimulants.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ayesha also discussed the FDA approval of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for pediatric patients one year of age and older with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). This is the BTK inhibitor’s first approval for a pediatric indication, and the first approved liquid form of the drug.

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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.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

The past year has been a strong one for life sciences industries, from pivotal gene therapy approvals to continued innovations in the biotech and medical device spaces. Here are some of the top life science trends and topics from 2022. Gene Therapy Approvals. Manufacturer: bluebird bio Inc.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, a specialized division within the Chiesi Group dedicated to pioneering therapies for individuals affected by rare diseases, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Filsuvez (birch triterpenes) topical gel. Specifically, 41.3 percent observed in the control gel arm.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Travere Therapeutics recently announced that their medication Filspari (sparsentan) received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The approval was granted for its use as a non-immunosuppressive therapy for the reduction of proteinuria (protein in urine) in IgA nephropathy in adults.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jesduvroq (daprodustat), a new once-a-day oral treatment for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is currently only for adult patients who have been undergoing dialysis for at least four months.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Daxxify was FDA-approved for similar cosmetic purposes as Botox and other neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin. Used for both cosmetic and therapeutic cases, Botox is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved injection of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that can effectively paralyze the facial muscles.

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MARCH 25, 2021

Xtalks is proud to announce the launch of the Xtalks Life Science podcast. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode. Fresh Conversations About Life Science Topics. Sarah is passionate about science communication and journalistic integrity.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Iveric Bio, a company of Astellas, has secured recent approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its innovative drug, Izervay (avacincaptad pegol intravitreal solution). This complex progression greatly impacts an individual’s visual function and overall quality of life.

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JANUARY 25, 2023

Massachusetts-based TheracosBio has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for diabetes med Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin) to help improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. It is the first FDA-approved SGLT2 inhibitor for any animal species.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, professor and chair at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and lead investigator on a study investigating Astellas Pharma’s fezolinetant (Veozah), which received FDA approval in May this year for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.

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MAY 2, 2022

Mycovia Pharmaceuticals received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Vivjoa (oteseconazole) for the treatment of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (RVVC) or chronic yeast infection for permanently infertile or postmenopausal women. Live and On-Demand: Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 1pm EDT (10am PDT).

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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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AUGUST 7, 2023

has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older in the US. Formerly known as VP-102, Ycanth is the first cantharidin formulation approved for this purpose. How Does Ycanth Work? ’s berdazimer gel, containing 10.3

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Evive Biotech, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in China, and Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma USA in New Jersey, have jointly announced a major achievement with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Ryzneuta (efbemalenograstim alfa) for treating chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN).

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MARCH 28, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the nod to Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk injection, 45mg, 60mg) for the treatment of adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to increase exercise capacity, improve WHO (World Health Organization) functional class (FC) and reduce the risk of clinical worsening events.

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MAY 4, 2022

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) was granted US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its highly awaited cardiac drug Camzyos (mavacamten) for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). The FDA approved 2.5 The FDA approved 2.5

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Spectrum Pharmaceuticals’ Rolvedon (eflapegrastim-xnst) injection. Myelosuppressive drugs kill cancer cells and normal cells in the bone marrow, which diminishes the amount of normal red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in the bone marrow and blood.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

MediWound, a biopharmaceutical company focused on biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved their orphan biological product NexoBrid (anacaulase-bcdb) for the removal of eschar in adults with deep partial-thickness and/or full-thickness thermal burns.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Neilan has contributed to the rare disease community through his comprehensive work in the rare disease space that has included research, academia, medical practice and clinical trial design and execution. Can you tell us a bit about the work you are doing at NORD and how it impacts clinical trials for rare diseases?

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JULY 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed significant changes in the way pharma develops drugs, particularly in the clinical trial space. Hybrid or decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) have gained traction as technology, infrastructure and knowledge have evolved to support their use. Source: Izmailova et al, 2017.

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JULY 25, 2023

Emergent BioSolutions, a multinational specialty biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has achieved a significant milestone with the approval of its Cyfendus (Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed, Adjuvanted) vaccine by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additionally, at Day 64, 86.6 anthracis exposure.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Recently, Mallinckrodt announced that Terlivaz (terlipressin) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adult patients with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) with rapid reduction in kidney function. Outcomes of Clinical Trials of Terlipressin. Possible Side Effects of Terlivaz. percent (vs.

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pharmaphorum

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Across the industry, pharma companies are turning to AI and real-world data to address many of the challenges of running clinical trials. Can the combined potential of new AI technologies and real-world patient data hold the key to overcoming the challenges in clinical trial design that have historically led to trial failure?

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of oncology therapeutics, understanding the trends and performances of leading drugs is crucial for stakeholders across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Read on to learn more about the top 40 best-selling oncology drugs in 2023, based on 2022 sales data. mg capsules is $24,576.

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JULY 20, 2022

Ayesha also talked about the expanded label approval of Horizon Therapeutics’ gout medication Krystexxa to include its co-administration with arthritis and chemotherapy drug methotrexate. Read the full articles here: Novavax Vaccine Becomes First FDA-Authorized Protein Vaccine for COVID-19.

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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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OCTOBER 27, 2022

The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Tecvayli (teclistamab-cqyv) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. The FDA approval of Tecvayli makes it the first bispecific BCMA-directed CD3 T-cell engager approved in the US.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

Both drug discovery and drug repurposing to manage and treat the disease will also continue as experts learn more about the virology and epidemiology of the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that wreaked havoc in 2020. These include monoclonal antibody drugs, which are attractive therapeutic agents owing to their targeted specificity.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. Here is a look at some life science trends to expect in the coming year, including key themes and topics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries to keep an eye out for in 2022.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Takeda Pharmaceuticals’ Adzynma, the first recombinant protein product for prophylactic (preventive) or on‑demand enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) in adult and pediatric patients with congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP), an ultra-rare blood clotting disorder.

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