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Adzynma Wins FDA Approval as First Treatment for Ultra-Rare Blood Clotting Disorder cTTP

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Treatments for cTTP includes prophylactic plasma-based therapy for individuals with chronic disease to reduce the risk of clotting/bleeding by restoring the low amounts or absence of the ADAMTS13 enzyme. For prophylactic ERT, Adyznma is given to help reduce the risk of disease symptoms. “As

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Lamzede Gets Approved for Rare Disease Alpha-Mannosidosis

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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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GW Pharmaceuticals’ Epidiolex Receives Approval for Second Rare Disease Indication

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of an oral cannabidiol (CBD) solution called Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in patients aged one year and older. Epidiolex is the only FDA-approved formulation that contains CBD derived from the cannabis plant.

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BridgeBio Pharma’s Nulibry Approved as First Treatment for Molybdenum Cofactor Deficiency Type A

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The approval was granted to BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. BridgeBio is dedicated to developing therapies for genetic diseases with unmet needs. The announcement was made on Rare Disease Day, which raises awareness about the impact of rare diseases on patients and their caregivers.

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10 Key Learnings from Successful Cellular and Gene Therapy Trials for Rare Diseases

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Rare diseases can often be progressive, chronic and fatal. Approximately 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, and around 70 percent of rare genetic diseases emerge in childhood. Sadly, one-third of children with rare diseases die before their first birthday.