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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. Currently, the standard treatment for CAH involves glucocorticoids, which replace cortisol and help regulate hormone levels.

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Sanofi Wins FDA Nod for Merilog, First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar

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The FDA has approved Sanofis Merilog (insulin-aspart-szjj) as the first rapid-acting insulin biosimilar product for the treatment of diabetes. Merilog is approved for use in adults and pediatric patients six years of age and older. Insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, allows glucose to enter cells for energy.

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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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New Zepbound TV Commercial Inspires ‘Change’

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Related: Eli Lillys Zepbound Approved as First Treatment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea The commercial describes Zepbounds mechanism of action as a dual receptor against that works by activating two naturally occurring hormone receptors in [the] body [GLP-1 and GIP-1]. Its changing how much weight I lose, up to 48 lbs, he says.

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FDA Approves Myovant Drug as First-Ever Oral Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer

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Because prostate cancer is fueled by testosterone production, both drugs decrease levels of the hormone in the body. . Orgovyx works by blocking the pituitary gland from making hormones that signal the amount of testosterone the body is able to make, causing medical castration.

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Povorcitinib Phase III Results Stir Mixed Signals for Incyte and Investors

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Standard treatment strategies include combinations of antibiotics, hormonal therapies and biologic agents most notably adalimumab (Humira), the only FDA-approved biologic for moderate to severe cases while surgery remains an option for advanced disease.

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FDA approves once-weekly Sogroya® for the treatment of children living with growth hormone deficiency

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FDA approves once-weekly Sogroya® for the treatment of children living with growth hormone deficiency Novo Nordisk announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new indication for Sogroya ® (somapacitan-beco) injection 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg for the treatment of children aged 2.5