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FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug from Eisai, Biogen in closely watched decision

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The agency’s approval comes months after a large clinical trial showed the drug, called Leqembi, could slow the disease’s progression. Yet experts have raised concerns about its safety.

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AstraZeneca wins first FDA approval for systemic lupus drug in a decade

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The regulator cleared Saphnelo despite mixed clinical trial data, giving patients another option after the recent OK for a drug aimed at the autoimmune disease's severe side effects.

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FDA panel votes against MDMA therapy for PTSD, citing muddy data and safety concerns

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A group of independent experts wasn't convinced by clinical trial data from company Lykos Therapeutics, which is seeking FDA approval of MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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US FDA approves Daiichi Sankyo-AstraZeneca’s Enhertu for lung cancer

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Based on objective response rate (ORR) and duration of response (DoR), the indication received approval under an accelerated pathway. The latest approval was based on the findings from the Phase II DESTINY-Lung02 clinical trial, which assessed the safety and efficacy of two doses of Enhertu in HER2 mutant metastatic NSCLC patients. .

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Clinical trial DTC? It may not be right for your drug candidate

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SUMMARY: Over half of all clinical trial sites are outside the U.S. 87 % of all subjects in recent biologics trials were enrolled outside the U.S. DTC may or may not work for clinical trial enrollment it really depends on the condition and risk as judged by the patient. According to antidote.com.

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US FDA approves Eisai-Biogen’s antibody for Alzheimer’s

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Leqembi is indicated to treat mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia stage of the disease in patients whose treatment started in clinical trials. The regulatory approval is based on the data obtained from the Phase II trial.

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The FDA approved Biogen's Alzheimer's drug. The company now has years to confirm it works.

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Two near identical clinical trials of Aduhelm yielded conflicting results, dividing experts and even FDA staff. A third, confirmatory study is required, but Biogen has until 2029 to finish it.