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Xtalks Speaks with Astellas Pharma’s VP & Head of BioPharma Development Marci English About Menopause Drug Approval – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 116

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This episode features an interview with Marci English, Vice President and Head of BioPharma Development at Astellas Pharma, about the recent FDA approval of the company’s drug Veozah (fezolinetant) for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats due to menopause.

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Jesduvroq (daprodustat) is FDA Approved for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

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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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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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Diabetes remains a critical global challenge, affecting millions of lives and commanding significant attention from the medical, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Jardiance sales in 2022: $8.388 billion Company/Developer: Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly & Co. billion in Q4 2022.

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J&J’s Akeega Approved as First Combo Treatment for BRCA-Positive Prostate Cancer

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Akeega is a dual-action tablet (DAT) that contains the company’s androgen receptor-targeting hormone therapy Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) and PARP inhibitor (poly [ADP-ribose] polymerase inhibitor) niraparib. Lynparza received FDA approval in May 2020 for mCRPC in patients with homologous recombinational repair ( HRR ) gene mutations.

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Top 40 Best-Selling Oncology Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Data

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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. Imbruvica (Ibrutinib) Imbruvica 2022 sales: $8.352 billion Company/Developer: Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie company and Janssen Biotech, Inc.,

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Eli Lilly’s Tirzepatide Shows Promise in Treating Fatty Liver Disease

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There are currently no FDA-approved drug therapies for MASH, and the disease is characterized by excess fat accumulation and inflammation in the liver, which leads to liver scarring or fibrosis. There are on-going studies to develop formulations with extended duration of action.

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COVID-19 and Melatonin: Researchers Use AI To Study New Treatment Option

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In addition to innovative new antibody drugs and mRNA vaccines, researchers have found that the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin may also offer protection against COVID-19. Lerner researchers developed a novel artificial intelligence platform to identify potential drugs for COVID-19, finding melatonin to be a promising candidate.