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JANUARY 27, 2023

The website brings awareness for facial angiofibroma, an aspect of the rare genetic disease tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Hyftor became the first FDA-approved topical treatment for facial angiofibroma associated with tuberous sclerosis.

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World of DTC Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2022

A group of early-stage life science investors and biotech CEOs joined together with a prominent patient advocate to speak out against H.R.3, The panel was hosted by the life sciences venture capital coalition Incubate and held at the National Press Club. Only about $2.2 3, known as the Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In a significant regulatory milestone, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Aqneursa (levacetylleucine) for treating neurological symptoms associated with Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC). NPC, caused by mutations in the NPC1 or NPC2 gene, typically shortens life expectancy to around 13 years.

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XTalks

MAY 17, 2023

In 2022, the FDA approved four new gene therapies, and more than a handful are looking to get approval this year for diseases including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), sickle cell disease (SCD) and hemophilia A.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Chiesi Global Rare Diseases recently announced in a press release that Lamzede (velmanase alfa-tycv) received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of non-neurological manifestations of alpha-mannosidosis in both adult and pediatric patients.

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XTalks

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Amicus Therapeutics has recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its drugs Pombiliti (cipaglucosidase alfa-atga) and Opfolda (miglustat) for adults living with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD) who are not improving on their current enzyme replacement therapy (ERT).

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XTalks

MAY 26, 2023

Krystal Biotech’s Vyjuvek has been awarded US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make it the first topical gene therapy for the treatment of wounds in patients with the rare, often debilitating skin disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB).

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

On September 1, 2022, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals announced in a press release that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Spevigo (spesolimab-sbzo) intravenous injections for GPP flares in adults. Spevigo is the first approved treatment option for GPP in adults. A Promising Treatment for a Rare Disease.

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XTalks

MAY 12, 2023

In March, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Daybue (trofinetide) , the first and only treatment for Rett syndrome. Daybue (trofinetide) is the first and only FDA-approved drug for Rett syndrome. Dr. Bishop: Rett syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the MECP2 gene.

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XTalks

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In the US, 25 to 30 million Americans, or one in ten, are living with a rare disease. Are Most Rare Diseases Genetic? While 72 percent of rare diseases are genetic, not all are. Rare genetic diseases can be caused by either somatic or germline genetic changes. The orphan drug designation was.

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XTalks

AUGUST 6, 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of an oral cannabidiol (CBD) solution called Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in patients aged one year and older. Epidiolex is the only FDA-approved formulation that contains CBD derived from the cannabis plant.

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XTalks

MARCH 3, 2021

The approval was granted to BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. BridgeBio is dedicated to developing therapies for genetic diseases with unmet needs. The announcement was made on Rare Disease Day, which raises awareness about the impact of rare diseases on patients and their caregivers.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 8, 2020

December is bringing frost in the North and plenty of cold hard cash for these life sciences companies. . European venture capital firm Forbion rounded up $545 million for its fifth life sciences fund. The impact of CNS diseases extends beyond patients—to their families and society as well.”

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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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XTalks

MARCH 21, 2024

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded approval to Orchard Therapeutics for its gene therapy Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel) for the treatment of children with pre-symptomatic late infantile, pre-symptomatic early juvenile or early symptomatic early juvenile metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).

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XTalks

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Janssen’s Nizoral (ketoconazole), Bristol Myers Squibb’s Lysodren (mitotane), Novartis’ Metopirone (metyrapone) and Corcept Therapeutics’ Korlym (mifepristone) are all cortisol-inhibiting medications that may be prescribed to treat Cushing’s disease. Novartis’ Signifor (pasireotide) is also indicated in the treatment of the disease.

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