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FDA Approval of Sanofi’s Enzyme Replacement Drug for ASMD + Disney Actress Partners with Medtronic for Diabetes Tech Campaign – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 77

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In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Sanofi’s enzyme replacement therapy Xenpozyme for the treatment of non-central nervous system (non-CNS) manifestations of acid sphingomyelinase deficiency (ASMD), a rare genetic lysosomal storage disease, in adults and pediatric patients.

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4 Life Sciences Trends for 2023

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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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Lyfgenia and Casgevy Become First FDA-Approved Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

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This approval also marks bluebird’s third ex vivo gene therapy approved by the FDA for a rare genetic disease and second FDA approval for an inherited hemoglobin disorder, cementing our position as a gene therapy leader.”

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Sanofi’s Enzyme Replacement Therapy Xenpozyme Wins FDA Approval for Rare Disease ASMD

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The FDA approval was based on data from the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled ASCEND study involving 31 adult patients. The FDA approval came ahead of its October 3 target date, which had been extended by three months. Patients in the trial received Xenpozyme or placebo for 52 weeks.

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

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“As we strive to help patients with limited or no treatment options, developing innovative treatments in rare diseases is an inspiring challenge and one we have taken on for 70-plus years as a leader in hematology. The study evaluated both prophylactic and on-demand Adzynma ERT compared to plasma-based therapies in cTTP patients.

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Nobelpharma America Launches Educational Website for TSC-Associated Facial Angiofibroma

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The website brings awareness for facial angiofibroma, an aspect of the rare genetic disease tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Hyftor became the first FDA-approved topical treatment for facial angiofibroma associated with tuberous sclerosis.

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The downside of VC funding for biotech

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A group of early-stage life science investors and biotech CEOs joined together with a prominent patient advocate to speak out against H.R.3, The panel was hosted by the life sciences venture capital coalition Incubate and held at the National Press Club. Only about $2.2 3, known as the Lower Drug Costs Now Act.