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IXCHIQ Chikungunya Vaccine Trial Shows Sustained Immune Response in Adolescents

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The study included 754 adolescents, comparing immune responses and safety profiles between vaccine and placebo groups. Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease, causes severe joint pain, fever and rash, with symptoms that can linger for months or even years.

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FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children 5 to 11 + Genentech’s Ocular Implant for Macular Degeneration – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 35

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The authorization was based on trial data that showed the vaccine was safe, well-tolerated and induced robust immune responses among children in this age group; side effects were generally mild to moderate. Genentech’s New Ocular Implant Drug Delivery System for Macular Degeneration Could Be a Game Changer.

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Revolo Biotherapeutics’ Unique Approach to Developing Treatments for Autoimmune and Allergic Diseases

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Dr. Bryan began his career at Schering-Plough, engaging in formulation and drug delivery. Unlike traditional therapies that act on the immune cascade after it has been initiated, Revolo’s treatments act at the very beginning of the immune response.

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argenx’s CIDP Commercial Highlights the Impact of New Treatments on Patient Lives

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CIDP is a rare autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. The exact cause of this immune response is unknown, and there appears to be no identifiable genetic predisposition to CIDP. Researchers estimate that the incidence of CIDP in the US ranges from 0.8

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Polyrizon IPO Strengthens Momentum in Non-Invasive Drug Delivery Solutions

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Additionally, a collaboration with NurExone is creating an intranasal delivery system for exosome-based therapies targeting spinal cord injuries, with potential expansion into other neurological uses. Polyrizon’s focus on intranasal protection aligns with a rapidly expanding market in drug delivery innovation.

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Nasal Delivery of mRNA Therapeutics: A Novel Approach to Drug Development for Asthma

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In the context of asthma, this means potentially restoring the immune response in the respiratory tract to better protect against viral infections that often trigger severe asthma symptoms. These aggregates can trigger unwanted immune responses and reduce transfection efficiency.

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Arexvy Shows Strong Efficacy Over Three RSV Seasons in New Phase III Data

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Approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2023, Arexvy is designed to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in older adults. The trial assessed vaccine efficacy using RSV-LRTD cases, which refer to lower respiratory tract infections caused by RSV, leading to complications like pneumonia.