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Wainua (Eplontersen) Now FDA-Approved for Rare Disease ATTRv-PN

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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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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. Izervay contains avacincaptad pegol sodium, an effective complement C5 inhibitor. How Does Izervay Work?

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Prevention of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Adults 18 Years and Older Caused by 15 Serotypes

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved VAXNEUVANCE ™ (Pneumococcal 15-valent Conjugate Vaccine) (pronounced VAKS-noo-vans) for active immunization for the prevention of invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6A, 6B, 7F, 9V, 14, 18C, 19A, 19F, 22F, 23F and 33F in adults 18 years of age and older.

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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

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Immunofluorescent staining of CTCs is a CTC isolation method that has been used since the first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2013 for the CellSearch ® CTC enumeration platform. Regulatory Approvals for CTC-Based Assays in Oncology. Table 1: Some examples of cfDNA-based assays that are approved by the US FDA.

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Switzerland Exercises Increased Option for 7.5 Million Doses of mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273)

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Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, today announced the Swiss Federal Government has increased its confirmed order commitment from 4.5 MRNA-1273 (SARS-CoV-2 vaccine) FDA Approval History. million to 7.5

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Evolution in Hepatitis B and C Virus: Can we expect success similar to Hepatitis C in Hepatitis B as well?

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The first approved treatment for hepatitis C was a series of protein-based injections called recombinant interferon-alfa (IFNa). Interferons are naturally occurring proteins in the body; recombinant IFNa is the protein-based drug that works to mobilize the body’s natural immune system to fight disease. in January 2019.

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FDA Takes Additional Action in Fight Against COVID-19 By Issuing Emergency Use Authorization for Second COVID-19 Vaccine

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The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine contains messenger RNA (mRNA), which is genetic material. The vaccine contains a small piece of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s mRNA that instructs cells in the body to make the virus’s distinctive “spike” protein.