XTalks

APRIL 24, 2023

Rare diseases can often be progressive, chronic and fatal. Approximately 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, and around 70 percent of rare genetic diseases emerge in childhood. Sadly, one-third of children with rare diseases die before their first birthday.

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Gene Therapy Gene Trials Clinical Trials 95

XTalks

DECEMBER 29, 2022

As of December 16, 2022, there are seven US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved gene therapies. In 2022 alone, the US regulator approved four new gene therapies, showing the high interest in getting these therapies to market. In 2023, a number of gene therapies are expected to get the FDA green light.

Life Science 52

Life Science Gene Therapy Gene Manufacturing 52

XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In rare disease trials, it’s not always feasible to choose clinically-relevant endpoints to measure the efficacy of a new therapeutic. Surrogate endpoints were used as the basis for approval of 45 percent of new drugs reviewed by the FDA between 2010 and 2012. Nizoral is prescribed off-label, while the others are FDA approved.

Trials 98

Trials Gene Hormones Clinical Trials 98

Drug Discovery World

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For diseases as serious and debilitating for patients and their families as leukodystrophies, learning about such advances in knowledge carries a great deal of hope, which IRCM warmly welcomes,” adds Dr Jean-François Côté, the IRCM’s President and Scientific Director.

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Drugs Gene Clinical Trials Clinical Trials 59