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Veklury Becomes the First FDA-Approved COVID-19 Treatment for Children Under 12

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Gilead’s Veklury (remdesivir) gets FDA approval to treat young children with COVID-19 and becomes the first and only approved COVID-19 treatment for children under 12. The drug is approved for children hospitalized with COVID-19 or non-hospitalized children who fall under the high-risk category for developing severe COVID-19. “As

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Ixchiq Wins FDA Approval as World’s First Chikungunya Vaccine

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The FDA says chikungunya is an emerging global health threat as at least 5 million cases of chikungunya virus infection have been reported in the last 15 years. Today’s approval addresses an unmet medical need and is an important advancement in the prevention of a potentially debilitating disease with limited treatment options.”

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Sunlenca (lenacapavir) Receives FDA Approval as HIV Treatment Option for Multi-Drug Resistant Infection

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Gilead Sciences, Inc. recently announced in a press release that Sunlenca (lenacapavir) received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use as a twice-yearly treatment option for people living with multi-drug resistant HIV (human immunodeficiency virus).

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Repurposing FDA-approved drugs may help combat COVID-19

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Several FDA-approved drugs – including for type 2 diabetes, hepatitis C and HIV – significantly reduce the ability of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 to replicate in human cells, according to new research led by scientists at Penn State. ” The findings published today (Feb. ” The findings published today (Feb.

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Standigm and SK Chemicals Repurpose FDA-approved Drug into Rheumatoid Arthritis Candidate and Apply for Patent through their Open Innovation Partnership

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SK Chemicals has shared their expertise in these diseases and validated the predicted targets and compounds through in vitro and in vivo studies. SK Chemicals is a leading company in the fields of chemistry and life science. SK Chemicals is a leading company in the fields of chemistry and life science.

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Xdemvy Sets a New Standard in Demodex Blepharitis Care with FDA Nod

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a leader in developing therapeutic solutions for common diseases with limited treatment alternatives, has secured approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its drug, Xdemvy (lotilaner ophthalmic solution) 0.25%. California-based Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc., What Is Demodex Blepharitis?

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Top 20 Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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From life-saving cancer medications to treatments for chronic conditions, these top-selling drugs underscore the industry’s focus areas and innovation trajectories. billion Company: Pfizer Disease it is FDA-approved to treat: Comirnaty is an active immunization to prevent COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2 in individuals 12 years of age and older.

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