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AUGUST 31, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha discussed the FDA approval of Axsome Therapeutics’ rapid-acting oral treatment Auvelity for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). The approval makes Auvelity the first and only rapid-acting oral medication for depression, and the first and only oral NMDA receptor antagonist approved for MDD.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Hympavzi’s approval, with its innovative approach to balancing clotting, could offer a modern solution that adds to the global effort to reduce the risk of thrombosis. This is Pfizer’s second FDA-approved treatment for a rare genetic blood disorder this year.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Ayesha also discussed the FDA approval of Imbruvica (ibrutinib) for pediatric patients one year of age and older with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). This is the BTK inhibitor’s first approval for a pediatric indication, and the first approved liquid form of the drug.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

The past year has been a strong one for life sciences industries, from pivotal gene therapy approvals to continued innovations in the biotech and medical device spaces. Here are some of the top life science trends and topics from 2022. Gene Therapy Approvals. Decentralized and Virtual Clinical Trials.

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MARCH 15, 2023

Read more here: Lenire Bimodal Neuromodulation Device by Neuromod Improves Tinnitus Symptoms in Clinical Trial The weekly podcast is available for streaming every Wednesday on Spotify , Apple Music and wherever you stream your podcasts. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Ayesha also talked about the FDA approval of AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Enhertu (trastuzumab-deruxtecan) for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. AstraZeneca’s Enhertu Gets FDA Approved as First Therapy for HER2-Low Breast Cancer.

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MAY 17, 2023

The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) announced this week that the Accelerating Medicines Partnership Bespoke Gene Therapy Consortium (AMP BGTC) has selected eight rare diseases for its clinical trial portfolio.

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MARCH 25, 2021

Xtalks is proud to announce the launch of the Xtalks Life Science podcast. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode. Fresh Conversations About Life Science Topics. Sarah is passionate about science communication and journalistic integrity.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Emrosi’s approval was based on data from a pair of Phase III clinical trials for the treatment of rosacea. The trials met all co-primary and secondary endpoints, with participants having successfully completed the 16-week treatment with no significant safety issues.

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XTalks

JANUARY 3, 2024

Wainua is the only FDA-approved drug for the treatment of ATTRv-PN that can be self-administered via an auto-injector. Approval of Wainua represents a meaningful advancement in treatment, one that gives those who are living with transthyretin-mediated amyloid polyneuropathy help managing the disease,” said Michael J.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the breakthrough FDA approval of Provention Bio’s Tzield for delaying the onset of type 1 diabetes in adult and pediatric patients. It’s the first approved treatment for slowing the progression of stage 2 type 1 diabetes to stage 3, the stage at which a clinical diagnosis is made.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

GlaxoSmithKline LLC (GSK) recently announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jesduvroq (daprodustat), a new once-a-day oral treatment for anemia due to chronic kidney disease (CKD). The approval is currently only for adult patients who have been undergoing dialysis for at least four months.

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JUNE 17, 2024

RELATED: Innovations and Clinical Trial Diversity in Medical Aesthetics: Insights from Dr. Stephanie Manson Brown, VP & Head of Clinical Development at Allergan Aesthetics – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 134 How Does Letybo Work?

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MAY 10, 2023

In this episode, Ayesha talked about the FDA approval of the world’s first vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The vaccine is approved for adults 60 years of age and older. Read more about the vaccine, including clinical trial results on its efficacy and safety.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Pfizer spinout SpringWorks Therapeutics’ Ogsiveo (nirogacestat) has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of desmoid tumors, an ultra-rare subtype of non-cancerous soft tissue sarcomas that can cause severe pain and disfigurement.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

For instance, Vyjuvek , the first FDA-approved gene therapy for DEB, is priced at $24,250 per vial. The clinical study also highlighted the favorable tolerability profile of Filsuvez. The most commonly reported adverse reactions in the clinical trial were pruritus (itching) and pain at the wound application site, occurring in 7.3

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XTalks

DECEMBER 29, 2022

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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AUGUST 7, 2023

has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients aged two years and older in the US. Formerly known as VP-102, Ycanth is the first cantharidin formulation approved for this purpose. Another noteworthy contender is Novan Inc.’s

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Daxxify was FDA-approved for similar cosmetic purposes as Botox and other neuromodulators like Dysport and Xeomin. Used for both cosmetic and therapeutic cases, Botox is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved injection of botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein that can effectively paralyze the facial muscles.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Neilan has contributed to the rare disease community through his comprehensive work in the rare disease space that has included research, academia, medical practice and clinical trial design and execution. Can you tell us a bit about the work you are doing at NORD and how it impacts clinical trials for rare diseases?

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Evive Biotech, a leading biopharmaceutical company based in China, and Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma USA in New Jersey, have jointly announced a major achievement with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of Ryzneuta (efbemalenograstim alfa) for treating chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN).

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MAY 5, 2022

There are four FDA-approved ADHD-specific nonstimulant drugs, namely Eli Lilly’s Strattera (atomoxetine), Shionogi’s Kapvay (clonidine), Takeda’s Intuniv (guanfacine) and now Supernus’ Qelbree (viloxazine). In 2002, Strattera became the first FDA-approved nonstimulant drug to treat ADHD in adults.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Results for this endpoint are expected in the final quarter of 2023 and are expected to support the traditional approval of Filspari. The ongoing PROTECT Phase III trial is the largest interventional study to date on IgA nephropathy. The results demonstrated that after 36 weeks of treatment, patients receiving sparsentan showed a 49.8

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Across the industry, pharma companies are turning to AI and real-world data to address many of the challenges of running clinical trials. Can the combined potential of new AI technologies and real-world patient data hold the key to overcoming the challenges in clinical trial design that have historically led to trial failure?

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JULY 8, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed significant changes in the way pharma develops drugs, particularly in the clinical trial space. Hybrid or decentralised clinical trials (DCTs) have gained traction as technology, infrastructure and knowledge have evolved to support their use. Source: Izmailova et al, 2017.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. Here is a look at some life science trends to expect in the coming year, including key themes and topics in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries to keep an eye out for in 2022.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Register for this free webinar to learn new ways to operationalize hybrid oncology trials and how virtual sites help reduce patient burden. The featured speakers will discuss where the industry is headed with decentralized clinical trials and oncology. Clinical Trials and Commercialization. How Does Rolvedon Work?

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, professor and chair at the UNC School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and lead investigator on a study investigating Astellas Pharma’s fezolinetant (Veozah), which received FDA approval in May this year for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

The pandemic itself will also continue to spur innovations and changes such as greater shifts towards decentralized clinical trials and patient-centric approaches. In addition to vaccines, there are handfuls of drugs currently being evaluated in clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

MediWound, a biopharmaceutical company focused on biotherapeutic solutions for tissue repair and regeneration, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved their orphan biological product NexoBrid (anacaulase-bcdb) for the removal of eschar in adults with deep partial-thickness and/or full-thickness thermal burns.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted approval for the Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) Brukinsa (zanubrutinib) based on the results from two Phase III clinical trials. Brukinsa is now approved to treat adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Izervay is the only approved treatment for geographic atrophy that has demonstrated a significant decrease in the rate of geographic atrophy progression at the 12-month primary endpoint, based on results from two rigorous Phase III clinical trials. The recommended dosage of Izervay is 2 mg (equivalent to 0.1

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MAY 2, 2022

This is the very first approval for a medication for the chronic version of VVC. The approval is a significant breakthrough for RVVC as it is a condition with significant unmet need. For Mycovia Pharmaceuticals , Vivjoa is the company’s first FDA-approved drug in its pipeline of novel treatments for fungal infections.

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Guerbet, a pharmaceutical company based in France that specializes in medical imaging, obtained US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Elucirem (gadopiclenol), a new macrocyclic GBCA. XTALKS WEBINAR: Response Prediction in Oncology Clinical Trials. Clinical Trials of Elucirem.

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JULY 25, 2023

Efficacy of Cyfendus The FDA approval of the Cyfendus anthrax vaccine is grounded in a series of studies supported by the US government and carried out by Emergent. The non-inferiority of Cyfendus to BioThrax was statistically determined in the clinical study results. Additionally, at Day 64, 86.6 percent in the BioThrax group.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Global medical device company Nevro Corp has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the Senza HFX iQ spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system for the treatment of long-term or chronic pain. HFX iQ is designed to improve the consistency of pain relief and is the only SCS system that truly personalizes care,” said D.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

FDA approval represents achievement of a major milestone for Polarean’s technology. Register for this free webinar to hear use cases for imaging that include support for clinical trials, optimized dosing schedules and comparative effectiveness studies. Two More Devices Approved by the FDA Alongside Xenoview.

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