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FDA Approves First Drug to Improve Growth in Children with Most Common Form of Dwarfism

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People with achondroplasia have a genetic mutation that causes a certain growth regulation gene called fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 to be overly active, which prevents normal bone growth. The most common side effects of Voxzogo include injection site reactions, vomiting and decreased blood pressure. Inheritance is autosomal dominant.[1][2]

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Novo Nordisk moves to strengthen obesity efforts

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After securing FDA approval for Wegovy last year, Novo Nordisk is strengthening its position in the obesity space through a collaboration with EraCal Therapeutics. Under the joint research plan, the Danish giant will work with EraCal to identify novel drug targets relevant for food intake regulation and additional metabolic phenotypes.

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The regulatory round-up: Eight key FDA decisions

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Orserdu (elacestrant), Stemline Therapeutics The first and only treatment specifically indicated for patients with ESR1 mutations in ER+, HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer was approved in the US in February. This made Jesduvroq is the first oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (HIF-PHI) to be approved in the US.

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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. Melatonin, which regulates the body’s circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle, is also available in pill form for use as a sleep aid.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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Ozempic (Semaglutide) Ozempic sales in 2022: $8.713 billion Company/Developer: Novo Nordisk Date of first FDA approval: December 5, 2017 Indications Ozempic is FDA-approved for: Type 2 diabetes Price of Ozempic: $1,029 for 1.5 Read on to learn more about the top 15 diabetes drugs in 2023, based on 2022 sales statistics.

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Harmony Biosciences Receives FDA Approval For Expanded Use Of WAKIX® (pitolisant) For The Treatment Of Cataplexy In Adult Patients With Narcolepsy

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WAKIX is the first and only treatment approved by the FDA for people with excessive daytime sleepiness or cataplexy associated with narcolepsy that is not scheduled as a controlled substance by the U.S. WAKIX received FDA approval for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in adult patients with narcolepsy in August 2019.

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Bayer bags swift OK for Nubeqa in metastatic prostate cancer

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Bayer has won a key FDA approval to extend the use of its prostate cancer therapy Nubeqa, as it tries to claim market share from rival drugs and fulfil its aim of building the drug into a €3 billion ($3.1 billion) blockbuster. Most men with mHSPC will eventually progress to CRPC, which has poor survival prospects.

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