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Neurocrine Biosciences’ Crenessity Approved as First New Treatment in Decades for Rare Genetic Disorder CAH

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The therapy is approved to be used in combination with glucocorticoid replacement therapies (steroids) to control androgen levels in adults and pediatric patients four years of age and older with classic CAH. While manageable, the condition requires lifelong treatment and monitoring to prevent complications and ensure healthy development.

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Vykat XR Approved as First Treatment for Excessive Appetite in Prader-Willi Syndrome

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Soleno Therapeutics has announced the FDA approval of Vykat XR (diazoxide choline extended-release tablets) for the treatment of hyperphagia an intense, persistent hunger in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). The approval marks the first FDA-approved therapy specifically targeting hyperphagia in this rare genetic disorder.

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Jesduvroq (daprodustat) is FDA Approved for Anemia due to Chronic Kidney Disease

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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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Lilly’s new drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide ) wins US FDA approval

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GLP-1 and GIP are hormones involved in blood sugar control and Mounjaro, a first-in-class medicine that activates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, demonstrated improved blood sugar control. The findings were made via Lilly’s SURPASS phase 3 global clinical development programme, which comprised studies ranging from 40 to 52 weeks.

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Can the FDA keep the momentum going for rare disease drug approvals?

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In 2022, the FDA approved only 37 new medicines, an underwhelming number compared to 98 in 2018. However, while only around 34% of the approvals in 2018 were for orphan drugs, 54% new approvals in 2022 were for drugs to treat rare diseases. T3 is a major hormone in the blood that regulates thyroid levels.

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Aardvark Therapeutics IPO Sets Sights on Satiating Hyperphagia and Extreme Hunger

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Related: Obesity-Focused Metsera Launches IPO Amid Much Anticipation Aardvarks approach centers on developing novel, small-molecule drugs that harness the bodys natural hunger-regulating mechanisms. In the gut, these receptors prompt the release of hormones such as cholecystokinin and GLP-1, which together signal satiety.

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Radioligand Therapy Advances with Novartis’ Development of Two New US Facilities

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Novartis said the new facilities represent the company’s continued investment in developing a robust infrastructure to support the expanding use of radioligand therapies to treat cancer. The company is currently constructing a facility in China and is also planning for one in Japan.