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ASH: Argenx cues up a second use for efgartigimod

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Updated results from the ADVANCE IV study of Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa) showed that more than half of patients with ITP treated with Argenx’ drug showed an improvement in platelet counts, which are dramatically reduced in the disorder. After 24 weeks, 21.8% After 24 weeks, 21.8% All told, 51.2%

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Hemgenix Approved as First Gene Therapy for Hemophilia B

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In a pivotal approval, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the nod to a new gene therapy called Hemgenix (etranacogene dezaparvovecfor) for the treatment of adults with the genetic blood disorder hemophilia B (congenital Factor IX deficiency). With a list price of $3.5