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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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Yale-NBA Partnership Results in FDA Approval for COVID-19 SalivaDirect Test

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Moreover, samples for the SalivaDirect test can be collected in any sterile container, and hence does not require any specific type of swab or collection vessel, making collection quick and easy. This is significant because shortages of RNA extraction kits have been a recurrent issue since the beginning of the pandemic. It’s sensitive.

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GSK’s Injectable HIV Treatment Cabenuva Garners FDA Approval

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GlaxoSmithKline’s (GSK) ViiV Healthcare — which focuses on HIV treatments and prevention — has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its highly anticipated injectable HIV treatment. The long-acting injection can help relieve HIV patients from having to take a daily cocktail of pills. Opening up Options.

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Vevye: A New Cyclosporine Solution for Dry Eye Disease

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The solution of Vevye does not contain water, anti-microbial preservatives, oils or surfactants. More Drugs for Dry Eye Disease Are on the Way Several other drugs have recently gained FDA approval or are currently in advanced stages of clinical development for the treatment of dry eye disease.

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Five key drug discovery deals of summer 2023

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The new acquisition gives Biogen rights to Reata’s portfolio of products for neurological diseases, including the FDA-approved Skyclarys (omaveloxolone), the only approved treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in the United States.

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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.