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

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Today’s action marks the first FDA approval for a therapy to treat this devastating disease,” said Hylton V. Joffe, MD, director of the Office of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, Urologic and Reproductive Medicine in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, in a press announcement from the FDA.

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Abbott’s HPV Test Gets FDA Approval for High-Risk HPV Detection and Cervical Cancer Screening

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The Alinity m high risk (HR) HPV assay is approved for HPV detection and use in routine cervical cancer screening as per professional medical guidelines, explained Abbott in a press release announcing the FDA approval.

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

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The Recent Increase in Cellular and Gene Therapy Product Approvals for Rare Diseases As of December 2022, the FDA’s Office of Tissue and Advanced Therapies (OTAT) has approved 27 cellular and gene therapy products. Last year, the FDA approved five novel cellular and gene therapy products with orphan drug designation.

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International HPV Awareness Day 2024: Spotlight on Vaccination and Early Detection

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This day acts as an opportune moment for professionals in healthcare, life sciences and related fields to highlight the importance of HPV prevention and vaccination as well as the recent advancements in screening and treatment. Cervarix is a bivalent vaccine developed by GSK that received FDA approval in 2009.

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Navigating Neuroscience Trials: Biomarkers, Imaging and CRO Strategies

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Importantly, FDA-approved products are now available for these PET imaging applications. The approvals have unlocked the potential to use these highly sensitive agents to assess patient eligibility, determine target engagement and evaluate treatment efficacy for Alzheimer’s disease.

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