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Vertex gains FDA approval for expanded use of CF drug Trikafta

Pharmaceutical Technology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the use of Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in children aged between two and five years with certain mutations.

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Top 30 New Medical Devices of 2024

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From non-invasive cancer diagnostics to life-saving cardiovascular implants, the latest medical devices cleared or approved by the FDA in 2024 reflect the remarkable strides in science and engineering. Date of FDA approval : March 29, 2024 Approved for : To detect exposure to human parvovirus B19.

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Novo Nordisk moves to strengthen obesity efforts

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After securing FDA approval for Wegovy last year, Novo Nordisk is strengthening its position in the obesity space through a collaboration with EraCal Therapeutics. Under the joint research plan, the Danish giant will work with EraCal to identify novel drug targets relevant for food intake regulation and additional metabolic phenotypes.

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A VALID Argument: Proposed Legislation Would Reshape Regulation of Diagnostics

FDA Law Blog

Javitt — For many years, one of the most controversial topics in device regulation has been the dual-track oversight of in vitro diagnostics (IVDs) and laboratory developed tests (LDTs). At various points and in various ways, FDA has sought – mostly unsuccessfully – to regulate LDTs (see here ).

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Innovative Nipocalimab Trial for HDFN Treatment Powered by BillionToOne

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XTALKS WEBINAR: Impacts of the New IVD Regulation (IVDR) for Manufacturers and Users Live and On-Demand: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 10am EST (4pm CET/EU-Central) Register for this free webinar to learn how the new In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) impacts manufacturers and users of diagnostic devices.

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FDA Approves Roche’s ENSPRYNG for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD)

The Pharma Data

First and only FDA-approved subcutaneous treatment option for anti-aquaporin-4 antibody positive NMOSD that can be self-administered by a person with NMOSD or a caregiver every four weeks. First and only approved therapy for NMOSD designed to target and inhibit interleukin-6 receptor activity, using novel recycling antibody technology.

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FDA Designations for Rare Disease Products, Part 3: Rare Pediatric Disease Designation

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Its purpose is to stimulate the development of new drugs for rare pediatric diseases by offering additional incentives for obtaining FDA approval of such products beyond the incentives offered by the ODD program. The FDA must deem the application eligible for priority review (i.e., The estimated demand in the US for the product.